Manikarnika, a 1-year-and-3-month-old girl from Samarlakota in East Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh, was born into a humble family. Her father, an RMP doctor in the village, also works at a pharmacy, earning a modest income of Rs. 15,000 per month. Her mother, Sudha Rani, is a homemaker. Manikarnika has an older sister who is 2 years and 3 months old. The family, once full of joy with two young children, faced a difficult turn of events.
When Manikarnika was just 1 year old, she was sent to her grandmother’s house. During her stay, she began experiencing breathlessness. Her father later observed the same troubling symptoms at home. Despite consulting several hospitals, the cause of her condition remained undiagnosed. Eventually, a hospital in Kakinada recommended they visit Rainbow Children’s Heart Clinic, where doctors diagnosed Manikarnika with a congenital heart defect that required urgent cardiac intervention.
However, the family was unable to afford the high cost of the treatment. In their distress, they turned to the Pure Little Hearts Foundation for assistance. After counseling and assessing the family’s financial situation, the Foundation, with the support of Ms. Nutricia International Pvt Ltd – Danone, covered the full cost of Manikarnika’s cardiac procedure.
On March 25, 2025, Manikarnika underwent a successful PDA device closure intervention. The procedure was a success, and the baby returned home healthy and happy. Her parents, deeply relieved, expressed their heartfelt gratitude to the Pure Little Hearts Foundation and Danone for not only restoring Manikarnika’s health but also preventing the family from falling into financial hardship due to the overwhelming medical expenses.
Thanks to Danone, for this generous support, Manikarnika now has a bright future ahead, with her health fully restored and a chance to thrive