January 20, 2017
Rudy is a 17-month-old baby who has malnutrition. In the short term, malnutrition means Rudy has little energy to grow and that his immune system is weak. If Rudy does not receive treatment, he will also face malnutrition’s long-term consequences, such as increased risk of chronic diseases, low IQ, and a high likelihood of dropping out of school.
Rudy lives with his mother and two siblings in rural Guatemala. He is a curious toddler who loves to play with toy cars. His mother takes care of Rudy and his siblings.
While malnutrition can have devastating effects, it is also very treatable. Growth monitoring, micronutrients, and food supplementation will help Rudy recover. Our medical partner, Wuqu’ Kawoq, is requesting $437 for Rudy’s malnutrition treatment, which will help him gain weight and grow taller and strengthen his immune system. Community health workers will teach Rudy’s mother about creating a nutrient-rich diet with limited resources.
Rudy’s mother is excited to gain tools to help her children. She pledges to do everything necessary to support Rudy’s growth. Treatment will give Rudy an opportunity to grow happy and healthy.
Rudy is a 17-month-old baby who has malnutrition. In the short term, malnutrition means Rudy has little energy to grow and that his immune s...
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August 14, 2017
Rudy underwent malnutrition treatment.
Since beginning treatment for malnutrition, Rudy has been gaining weight and growing taller. Rudy’s mother says that she has seen great changes in her son since he started in the nutrition program. Now Rudy is a playful, mischievous little boy who is hardly ever quiet. He walks by himself now and is saying a few words. With continued treatment, we are confident that Rudy will continue to grow and thrive.
Rudy’s mother says, “I am happy and grateful to the organization for the support that you are giving to my son. Now he is eating well, and he even gets two eggs a day.”
You may have noticed that this update was published a long time after this patient’s treatment date. We recently fixed a bug in our system that was causing a backup of some old updates, and we apologize for the delay!
Since beginning treatment for malnutrition, Rudy has been gaining weight and growing taller. Rudy’s mother says that she has seen great chan...
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