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MESSAGES OF HOPE AND STRENGTH
“ I am one of those lucky people who survived the first stage of TB. My
treatment lasted for eight months. I am thankful to my doctor in Baroda, Gujarat
who treated me during 1990–1991.
” - Raj
USA
“ I am also a TB patient since December 2013. I am taking my medicines
properly and have a healthy diet too. I was so scared and weak, and was not able to
be present in my class and give my second year B.A. exams. But now I am well and I
am trying to continue my classes again.
” - Umra
“ I am actually having TB of stomach which in medical terms is called Koch’s
Abdomen. Almost 8 months ago I was diagnosed with TB and I started the treatment
in a private hospital. In 1 week I was cured but the doctor said that I have to take the
medicines for months and the hospital bill was almost Rs 65,000. My dad was
shocked listening to it but he paid it. At that time I was pursuing my engineering
degree in Ratnagiri.
Then I came to know that I can get the TB medicines in municipal hospital for free so
some of my expenses would be saved and fortunately municipal hospitals were near
my home. After diagnosis in a municipal hospital they agreed to give me the tablets
of TB as stated to me for free.
I completed my course of medicine for 1 year and right now I am cured of the disease
and living a normal life. I also completed my engineering degree and I also pray to
god that no one should ever go through this.
” - Uday Desai
33
“ I am one of those lucky people who survived the first stage of TB. My
treatment lasted for eight months. I am thankful to my doctor in Baroda, Gujarat
who treated me during 1990–1991.
” - Raj
USA
“ I am also a TB patient since December 2013. I am taking my medicines
properly and have a healthy diet too. I was so scared and weak, and was not able to
be present in my class and give my second year B.A. exams. But now I am well and I
am trying to continue my classes again.
” - Umra
“ I am actually having TB of stomach which in medical terms is called Koch’s
Abdomen. Almost 8 months ago I was diagnosed with TB and I started the treatment
in a private hospital. In 1 week I was cured but the doctor said that I have to take the
medicines for months and the hospital bill was almost Rs 65,000. My dad was
shocked listening to it but he paid it. At that time I was pursuing my engineering
degree in Ratnagiri.
Then I came to know that I can get the TB medicines in municipal hospital for free so
some of my expenses would be saved and fortunately municipal hospitals were near
my home. After diagnosis in a municipal hospital they agreed to give me the tablets
of TB as stated to me for free.
I completed my course of medicine for 1 year and right now I am cured of the disease
and living a normal life. I also completed my engineering degree and I also pray to
god that no one should ever go through this.
” - Uday Desai
33
