success stories – ABSYEMEN

WATER PURIFICATION STATION

However, their lives faced new risks and dangers, in crowded conditions, with scarcelatrines. This created a catastrophic tragedy when the marginalized women are forced to resist their need of urine until night to do it in the open. Fatima Hassan Ali Muhammad is a widow with two children living in Khairan district where many basic services are missing. Fatima suffered due to the lack of latrines and built a mud latrine by herself that was used for washing, however this was destroyed by heavy rain. Fatima explained her suffering and said she “waited for the night and went to defecate in the open”. She was stung by a scorpion on the way to defecate at night and suffered from infection because of urine retention from morning to night. To alleviate the suffering of IDPs especially women, ADO has provided 1000 latrines funded by DKH in Abs and Khairan districts for 1000 families including Fatima, who felt happy and comfortable now and thanked ADO and DKH for providing her a latrine that protects her privacy and makes her safe from any animal attack.

Woman dignity saved

The people who are impoverished always pay the price of conflicts. This article tells the story of Fatima in Khairan district. “I was feeling safe and going to latrine every time without exposing my life to danger”, Fatima said, describing her situation before she was displaced to Khairan. The escalation of conflict has caused concern for the poor and marginalized women who have paid the price of war, that they have no part in, but deeply affected by due to where they live… The escalated clashes have threatened their lives with danger that forced them to flee their families to Khiran district for safety, with hundreds of other families.
However, their lives faced new risks and dangers, in crowded conditions, with scarce latrines. This created a catastrophic tragedy when the marginalized women are forced to resist their need of urine until night to do it in the open. Fatima Hassan Ali Muhammad is a widow with two children living in Khairan district where many basic services are missing. Fatima suffered due to the lack of latrines and built a mud latrine by herself that was used for washing, however this was destroyed by heavy rain. Fatima explained her suffering and said she “waited for the night and went to defecate in the open”. She was stung by a scorpion on the way to defecate at night and suffered from infection because of urine retention from morning to night. To alleviate the suffering of IDPs especially women, ADO has provided 1000 latrines funded by DKH in Abs and Khairan districts for 1000 families including Fatima, who felt happy and comfortable now and thanked ADO and DKH for providing her a latrine that protects her privacy and makes her safe from any animal attack

Saving Mariam from Death’s Door

The 8- month -old child, Mariam Heyj was just a bag of bones when ADO team found her for the first time in February-2022 at Al-Zein HF in Al-Qanawes district of Al-Hodeidah where malnutrition and serious SAM complications reduce children’s bodies to skin on bone.
As stated by Mariam’s mother the major reason for this neglect has been the lack of awareness, from the family’s side, of the dangers encountered in delaying admittance in the free malnutrition programme .
On the detection date, Mariam’s mother was too hopeless about Mariam recovery to accept her daughter referral but she was so sensitized by ADO team that she continued to go regularly to Al-Zein HU Despite of the difficult living situation of her family and the far distance to the health unit. She continued to receive her daughter’s nutritional rations that are distributed free of charge until Mariam was finally recovered from malnutrition in July 2022 as her MUAC became 11.4. Therefore, Mariam was transferred internally to the moderate malnutrition program funded by the World Food Program (WFP) and implemented by Abs Development Organization under the close coordination with MoPHP.
In the same vein, Samah Aqel – ADO CHV indicated that “ever since Mariam was detected, she has been monitored until she has been significantly recovered. ADO team is still following up on her condition avoiding any future relapse.

Admission in MAM 14 July 2022

Restoration of Hope into Mayal’s life

Mayal’s family lives in the village of Al-Marwah in Al-Jabin District of Raymah Governorate. They noticed that their 9-month-old child often suffers from frequent infections, loss of appetite, and severe wasting. Therefore, in July 2022, they paid a visit to the emergency at Qaar HC.
Meanwhile, ADO team was sensitizing the mother about cases of malnutrition and its complications pointing out that the symptoms that her son had were originally caused by MAM and that’s why, he was admitted into MAM programme.
Fortunately, the family’s home was close to the health center, so it was possible to reach the health center on foot, and the Nutrition (Plumpy Sup) was provided to Mayal in a bimonthly basis until his condition significantly improved. Mayal and his mother used to attend periodically to receive the appropriate therapeutic nutritional rations on time until the child was totally recovered in August 2022 when Mayal’s MUAC became12.5 Cm. at their last vist.
Mayal’s mother expressed her great gratitude to ADO team, the World Food Program (WFP), and the health workers at Qaar health center, who all contributed to providing nutritional services and health awareness at the highest standard levels.

Detection Date: 21 Jun 2022

Recovery Date 28 Aug 2022

Mohammed- Another Child was Saved

Under the project “Provision of Nutrition Assistance to the Affected Communities from Children and Pregnant Women” which is provided and funded by the World Food Program (WFP), while Abs Development Organization for Woman and Child (ADO) was actively implementing the screening and referral activities for September cycle- 2021 in Al-Kuleyah village in Qanawes district of Al-Hodeidah Governorate through the community health volunteers (CHVs), Mohammed Ashhar, the poor 6-month-old SAM detected case MUAC was 10 Cm. so he was referred to Al-Kuleyah HU.
Mohammed’s family continued to receive the necessary therapeutic nutrition during the treatment period for the child to save his life.
In just a few months, Mohammad was in the right track leading for his speedy when he continued his treatment at home. Aisha Gilan – ADO CHV was constantly following up on his condition through her home-to-home visits until Mohammed’s MUAC registered 13Cm. at the last visit dated on 22 July 2022.
ADO team was so happy to see Mohammed’s life saved and celebrated its success in putting back a smile on his family.

Detection Date: 25 Sep 2021

Hamim Saved from Inevitable Death

For more than six months, Hamim’s mother has been trying hard to provide health care for her eight-monthold daughter, who has been suffering from malnutrition for a long time, which is getting worse day by day. The difficult situation of the household and its lack of access to the neer HF and the fact that the head of the household had to go to a remote area to earn a living and work to provide some expenses that provide them with access to the HF exacerbated the severity of the suffering.15 days since the complications of malnutrition began to appear on the child, Hamim, Her mother is trying hard to provide the necessary care using the traditional methods. Hamim’s mother said that she had completely lost hope for her daughter’s recovery, and that what prompted her to continue providing care was that she could not see her daughter losing her life before her eyes while could not do nothing. The poor mother suffered two terrible situations: the absence of her husband and the illness of her daughter. in 1 July, 2022, the daughter’s father returned home, and he got some money to enable them to take their daughter to the Al-Jilani HF. When the Hamim’s household arrived at the HF, they were showing signs of fear, anxiety, and lack of hope. Hameem passed away consciously, but her heart was still beating, as she was suffering from fever and loss of appetite, and there was only a short time left until she lost her life. The health worker did the nutritional examinations for Hamim ,at the same time he was reassuring Hamim’s parents. Where the mid-arm measurements were 12 cm. This means that Hamim was suffering from severe acute malnutrition (SAM).

Fatema and the Long Way to Recovery

Fatema is an 8-month-old girl, who was born into a poor family which consists of 8 members. The whole family lives in a room that is not qualified for a normal life. Extreme family deprivation and poor hygiene have led to worsening of the condition of the newborn child. Fatema’s mother used all the primitive methods to treat her eight-month-old daughter, who had a severe fever, diarrhea, and lack of appetite, but her health was still worsening.
Fortunately, ADO’s CHV, Dhaeefah Shrouf, was screening the village when Fatema’s mother carried her child and was on the way to the health facility, in a final attempt to save the life of her daughter, who was not leaving her lap day and night. “At first, Fatema suffered from loss of appetite and a fever followed by weaknessnand wasting, and we did not know what her illness is or where to go.”, the mother stated.

Fatema was admitted to the HF on 27 April, 2022 and the family was in a state of anxiety, and fear for their daughter (Fatema) whose health condition deteriorated. Anthropometricn measurements were taken and it was found that she was suffering from severe acute malnutrition with complications of fever, diarrhea, and loss of appetite. Fatema’s ous supervision at Al Mighlaf HC. Previously, she weighed only 3.7k and after receiving treatment and proper nutrition, the smile returned to her face. After all, she overcame the symptoms of malnutrition and raised her weight to the normal level (5.3k), and referred from SAM to MAM Treatment. “I did not feel as happy in my life as I did when my daughter started smiling and trying to sit and move, after months of treatment.” Fatema’s mother concluded.

Dalal Back from the mortality’s edge

With each passing day, six-month-old Dalal’s health deteriorated as she battled diarrhea and a fever. Thankfully, Huda Mohammed – the CHV screening cases at the time – spotted that something was seriously wrong with little Dalal who was suffering from SAM with complications. This happened on April 4th, 2022 when her MUAC measured only 10.5! Despite being aware of a healthcare facility offering free treatment in town, Dalal’s mother could not afford to transfer her daughter there for care. Heartbreakingly watching her baby girl fade away before their eyes over three agonizing days until they finally rushed to Al Qanawis Health Center fearing it might be too late already for them to save little Dalal. Upon arrival at the therapeutic feeding center (TFC), however, experts immediately attended to critical-care needs resulting in much-needed recovery after receiving compassionate medical attention from an experienced team of professionals committed towards making sure every patient receives all necessary aid without fail.
With diligent monitoring and treatment over a period of four days, Dalal’s condition underwent a significant improvement. Upon being discharged from the healthcare facility, she was advised to attend outpatient clinic sessions at the same location in order to continue her nutritional regime as well as closely monitor her weight for continued recovery. Huda Mohammed, ADO CHV, monitored Dalal’s nutritional state with unwavering dedication until it finally stabilized and upgraded to MAM level. Seeing her daughter make progress towards full health left Dalal’s mother brimming with happiness while also benefitting from educational sessions on personal hygiene and proper feeding practices for infants and young children alike. On April 12th 2023, after meeting all targets required by her doctors’ instructions; Dalal reached complete recuperation – an incredible feat indeed!

Sana’s journey through MAM into a remarkable recovery

Sana Tariq Ahmed Mohamed is a one-year-old little girl who was born into a poverty-stricken peasant family struggling to make ends meet. Hence, Sana’s parents often find it difficult to provide three meals a day for their children, and as a result, Sana and her … siblings usually sleep with empty stomach.
One day, before Sana was diagnosed with Moderate Acute Malnutrition, her unsatisfactory deteriorating health condition made her parents feel devastated as they knew they could not afford to wait any longer or their daughter’s health condition would be getting worse.
Luckily, ADO team that is working in the area providing nutrition assistance to children and PLW in need quickly responded to the situation and quickly identified Sana’s condition … and began to work on a plan to help her.
ADO team provided Sana’s family with food supplements and educated them on proper nutrition. They also monitored Sana’s progress and provided regular check-ups. Over time, Sana’s health began to improve, and she started to gain weight.
After two months of treatment, Sana was finally cured as her MUAC measurement reached 13.2. Sana’s family was overjoyed that their daughter is cured and happy and they thanked ADO team for their fruitful efforts. “This is a testament to the impact of such most needed interventions for the people in need.”, Sana’a’s mother said.

Abdul Rahman between disease and treatment

The child Abdul Rahman Musa: or as he likes to be called Aboud, at the age of 12, he was exposed to shrapnel as a result of the bombing that targeted the area he lives in in the district of Abs – Hajjah governorate – this shrapnel took out one of his eyes from its place, and with it the hearts of his parents. Also, after the case was monitored by the protection team in ADO, the case was contacted to receive treatment immediately, and all medical and psychological services were provided to him on one level.

Part of what he wished for was fulfilled for him, and part of his right was to return the smile back to him. He is still suffering from some health disorders and at the same time the organization is still following up on his health condition

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