In June 2023, during a home-based anaemia screening conducted by the Sampoorna team in Dived, 17-year-old Pooja Halpati was found to have a critically low haemoglobin level of just 4.4 g/dl, indicating severe anaemia. During the counselling session, she also disclosed that she carried the sickle cell trait, a genetic blood disorder. Recognising the urgency of her condition, the Sampoorna team provided compassionate counselling, explaining the seriousness of her health issue and the necessity for immediate medical intervention. They promptly referred her to the Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Haria for further treatment. The medical officer at PHC Haria, understanding the critical nature of her case, referred her to Valsad Civil Hospital for a blood transfusion. At Valsad Civil Hospital, Pooja underwent a transfusion and received three units of blood, which resulted in a remarkable improvement in her haemoglobin level, increasing to 11.3 g/dl. With ongoing counselling and support from the Sampoorna team, Pooja has successfully overcome severe anaemia. She is now on regular medication, adhering to her treatment plan and no longer experiences symptoms such as paleness, irregular menstruation or constant fatigue. Journey to recovery - overcoming severe anaemia Stories to inspire 8
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