Sridevi and Karamsingh could save their child with the help of NRC, Koraput

A female child of SrideviSagri, W/o KaramsinghSagria coming under AWC, Baipariguda block, Dist. Koraput was suffering from SAM. The child was referred to NRC, Koraput for care and treatment. The Nutrition Counselor, ANMs and doctor provided therapeutic and medical treatment and counseled the mother regarding IYCF practices including sanitation and hygiene. Mother felt happy when the child gained weight. Wage compensation loss was given to the mother during time of discharge.The growth during the follow-up period are given bellow,

Date of Admission: 21.02.2014 Admission weight: 1.875kgs	Date of Discharge: 7-3-14 Discharge weight:2.5kgs
1st Follow-up   Date:28.03.2014   Weight : 2 K.G. 900 Gram

Name of the child: Damu Chapadi
Sex: Male:
Age of the child: 12 months
Address: Mujang Sector of Dasmantpur,Bhillaput,
              District Koraput.
The child was severely wasted with loss of appetite. They believed the child is ill because of curse of nature. But with the counseling of Anganwadi worker SunitaBagh, Damu’s mother agreed to admit the child in NRC. The Nutrition Counselor, ANMs and doctor provided therapeutic and medical treatment and counseled the mother regarding IYCF practices including sanitation and hygiene. Mother felt happy when the child gained weight. Wage compensation loss was given to the mother during time of discharge.

Date of Admission:17th Jan’13  Admission weight: 3. 500kgs MUAC: 11cm Weight for Height:<-4SD	Discharge Date: 9th Feb’13 Discharge Weight: 5.100kgs MUAC: 11.5cm Weight for Height: <-2SD