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Doctor Funds Emergency Transport for Pregnant Tribal Woman
Kumaram Saraswati is a pregnant tribal woman who became seriously ill because she had very low haemoglobin.
Doctors also found that her baby was not growing as expected.
They said she needed care at a better-equipped hospital.
Saraswati was referred to hospitals in several places before being sent to Warangal.
Her family could not afford the trip.
Dr. Uday Kiran used his own vehicle and money to help take her there.
An ANM and an ASHA worker travelled with her.
She reached CKM Maternal and Child Health Hospital for more treatment and delivery care.
Kumaram Saraswati, a pregnant tribal woman, had severe anaemia and fetal growth restriction.
Her haemoglobin level was reported at just 6 grams, prompting doctors to recommend immediate higher-level treatment.
She was referred from Asifabad through Mancherial and Karimnagar to Warangal for advanced maternal care.
Because her impoverished family could not afford the journey, Dr. Uday Kiran paid for transportation using his personal vehicle.
An ANM and ASHA worker accompanied Saraswati to CKM Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Warangal for further treatment and delivery care.
- Who
- Kumaram Saraswati, a pregnant tribal woman, was assisted by Medical Officer Dr. Uday Kiran, an ANM and an ASHA worker.
- What
- Saraswati was transported to a higher-level hospital after doctors identified severe anaemia and fetal growth restriction.
- Where
- She was taken from the Asifabad area to CKM Maternal and Child Health Hospital in Warangal, via Mancherial and Karimnagar.
- When
- During Saraswati's pregnancy; no specific date was stated.
- Why
- She needed advanced maternal care, while her impoverished family could not afford transportation.
Key facts
- Patient
- Kumaram Saraswati
- Medical concerns
- Severe anaemia and fetal growth restriction
- Reported haemoglobin
- 6 grams
- Referrals
- Asifabad, Mancherial, Karimnagar and Warangal
- Transport support
- Dr. Uday Kiran arranged and funded transport using his personal vehicle
- Receiving hospital
- CKM Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Warangal
- Accompanying staff
- One ANM and one ASHA worker
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