Neha fights the odds
It’s the third day, and two-month-old baby Neha Afreen is still battling for life, connected to a life support system in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Vani Vilas Hospital. Her father Umar Farooq, an automobile mechanic, had allegedly tried to kill her because she is a girl.
Dr Some Gowda, Medical Superintendent, Vani Vilas Hospital says: “Neha’s condition is still critical. Her pulse, blood pressure and respiratory condition are stable. Convulsions happened at around 11.00 am and another one at 4.30 pm. She is still on ventilator support.”
Meanwhile, ophthalmologists from Minto Eye Hospital have examined Neha’s injured eye and say there could be slight bleeding in her retina. “A specialist from NIMHANS who examined her said that the haemorrhage has increased. However, medical treatment is better than the surgical treatment. We are well equipped to handle the case and if any interventions are required we will shift her to NIMHANS,” said Dr Gowda. On Tuesday morning, Dr O.S. Siddappa, Dean and Director, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, said: “Baby Neha is still getting convulsions, which are still not under control. This shows the problem persists. We are giving standard medical attention.”
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