HM visits ailing students at NIMS; one critical

Health Minister Damodar Raja Narasimha paid a visit to three girl students from Komaram Bheem Asifabad hostel who were admitted to the National Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) following severe illness.
The students, E Mahalakshmi (14), K Jyothi (13) and C Shailaja (16), had suffered from multiple episodes of vomiting and loose motions, leading to dehydration and kidney complications. While doctors reported that Mahalakshmi and Jyothi are recovering, Shailaja’s condition remains critical.
According to the NIMS medical team, Mahalakshmi arrived at the facility with low blood pressure, dyselectrolytemia, low hemoglobin and a low platelet count. After receiving antibiotics and IV fluids, she is now deemed fit for discharge.
Jyothi, admitted on November 3, experienced severe dehydration, an elevated serum creatinine level and required four dialysis sessions between November 4 and 7. Now stable, she is under observation in a private room and has made a complete recovery.
Shailaja, however, is in a critical state. Brought to NIMS on November 5, she had significant kidney issues and a lung infection, necessitating ventilator support and continuous dialysis until November 9. Though initially improving she suffered respiratory arrest early on November 11, doctors have resumed ventilator and dialysis support. Minister Rajanarasimha, after consulting with the medical team, ordered that corporate-quality care be provided to the students free of charge. The Minister also mandated free food for the patients and their caregivers, along with free accommodation for attendants in private wards.
During his visit, the Minister expressed hope for the students’ full recovery and assured them of the government’s complete support for their education and well-being.