Bhil Children Rescued From Parasites
Operation Blessing’s center in India recently held a medical
clinic in the Rajasthan area. In the midst of providing basic care to the
Bhil people, the team was also faced with circumstances that the developed
world does not have to deal with very often – worms. Thankfully, they
were more than prepared.
The Bhil people live in small huts scattered in remote villages and on
rocky hill slopes throughout India. Villages grow maize and make it into
bread without oil and salt. Along with this bread, most of what they eat
is made up of vegetables cooked with ginger, chilies and garlic. Every
family uses bows, arrows and swords to hunt and protect themselves. It’s
common for them to practice witchcraft as well as worship spirits of the
dead and community gods. Motorized transportation, electricity, drinking
water, hospitals and schools are almost nonexistent. Their language, Bhil,
has no written form, making them even more segregated from the outside
world.
It’s no different in the remote Bhil village of Goika. The people
have experienced terrible malnutrition. A lack of knowledge about basic
health and hygiene practices has had devastating effects. A large number
of children and adults suffer from scabies, worms, malaria and typhoid.
During our medical mission, Deepak, 7, and Nahata, 3, were carried into
the clinic by their parents. Both children were totally covered, so people
could not see them. When the doctor removed the sheet he was shocked to
see only skin and bones. Deepak and Nahata looked like babies and both
had hard times breathing. The doctor taught these poor children’s
parents the importance of eating nutritious food and taking vitamins.
They were also given de-worming pills for the children. Deepak and Nahata
should be well on their way towards healthy living.
An additional 18 children were also given de-worming tablets and will
receive the second of two doses in six months. Little ones growing up
in Goika play in areas where there is no such thing as controlled sanitation.
Every day they are exposed to parasites when drinking water from contaminated
sources. It’s normal for them to experience stomach problems stemming
from worms. But, thanks to our partners this village has been prescribed
life through simple medical care, teaching and medicine. Goika’s
children will now have a more promising future.
10 Cents Treats a Child
We have launched an all out war on worms! As you can
see, one of the ways we assist underprivileged children worldwide is by
providing basic medical care so they can grow into healthy, productive
adults. Now it’s time to take it up a notch and battle the intestinal
worms that steal critical nutrients from children.
Through our partnership with King Benevolent Fund, it’s possible
to eradicate worms from a child’s body with 1 pill every 6 months
for just 10 cents a year!
Become a Child’s Hero
Help us reach our goal of saving one million children from parasites this
year! Collect up your spare change and use it to save some lives…
it might be the most heroic thing you do all year. The next time a dime
catches your eye, remember it has the power to change a life.
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