No child should be denied the right to health care, under any circumstance - this is the key mantra of Ekam. The thin line between life and death is one which is very often dictated by the availability of resources. Dealing with life-threatening illnesses and medical situations in children is a harrowing and daunting experience for any parent. Out-of-pocket expenditure and the inability to pay for treatment add to their existing woes.

The ‘Save a Child’ program reaches out to and provides medical support to any child who needs us. Our team works round the clock to ensure that every child who is referred to us is treated in a caring and respectful environment. We begin by identifying children needing support, facilitating their treatment (including any miscellaneous expenses) until their discharge, counselling parents/guardians, and following up with the families after discharge, to ensure compliance with the doctor’s advice.

While always ensuring the right recourse for the child, leveraging existing resources within the public health infrastructure is Ekam’s priority at all times. Effective utilisation of insurance schemes and services provided by the government is one of our key focus areas. In 2017-18, we supported 677 children through the ‘Save a Child’ project, moving us one step closer to our vision.

• Utilization of public resources, where feasible Direct interface with hospitals and children's families
• Transparent updates about child's health Rigorous follow-up after hospitalization
• Sensitization of parents regarding availability of government schemes and infrastructure