Loudemia, just 11-years-old, suffered from severe complications of malnutrition...

Loudemia Orelus arrived to Danita's Children Hospital after a nurse in her community referred her to our malnutrition program. Loudemia, just 11-years-old, suffered from severe complications of malnutrition. Her face, hands, and feet were extremely swollen; she could barely open her eyes or even put on shoes. Her skin was covered in open sores and cracks. She was so lethargic when she arrived, making eye contact and speaking were difficult.

She was admitted to our inpatient malnutrition program and received medical care for two weeks. We are so grateful her condition began to improve. Her countenance started to change, she became more alert, talking and even smiling. Every day we were able to see more and more of her personality.

By the time she left she looked like a completely different child. When they were being discharged, the mother said, "I give all glory to God for saving my child's life". The transformation that takes place when a child is treated for malnutrition is incredible. We are so thankful to be able to provide the medical care children like Loudemia desperately need, and to see health and hope restored.