PIHRS-IH Model 2020-Final Revised

CCase Study
“His parents were really concerned but had no idea what to do and
where to go.”
Limon Miah is only 5 years old and has cerebral palsy He use to have
continuous secretion of saliva from his mouth, lacked the ability to m anage
his arm movements, he could not stand properly, neither could he walk. He
used to have constant seizures, and left hand had no strength for
movement. His parents were really concerned but had no idea what to do
and where to go.
Then they went to the Dhaka Children's Hospital, where he was referred to
CRP, Savar for treatment, exercise and physiotherapy. But it wasn't possible
for a middle class family like theirs to stay and get treatment because it was
very expensive, so they had to bring him back home. They were not yet
aware that there is an organization called DRRA which, through its PIHRS
project, provides full- health and rehabilitation services at the Upozila
Health Complex. Then, through the PIHRS CM project, they came to know
about the services and were amazed to know that their child would finally
get the proper treatment. After visiting PIHRS, a representative informed
them regarding their son’s disability and all about the services that they will
provide. An APT took his assessment, IRP and did the registration and
provided them with card.
They are currently going to the Therapy Center three times a week for
therapy and other services and can see the changes that are taking place in
their child physic. That he's getting his strength back in his shoulder, legs,
and hands. Now his saliva dripping problem has gone as well. They pray to
God that their child will soon be well and pray for DRRA as well as they feel
it would not be possible for them to see this day without their help. They
are very confident that he will get well soon with the support of the family
and the DRRA.
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