A Mother’s Heartfelt Thanks: Life-Saving Surgery Transforms Her Baby’s Health

A mother’s gratitude overflows as Savaira Naitila expresses her heartfelt thanks to the dedicated staff at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital. Her nine-month-old son, Eroni Rokotabala, recently underwent lifesaving heart surgery, and the transformation in his health has been remarkable.

Hailing from Nakauwaru in the Rewa region, Naitila faced a harrowing journey leading to her son’s surgery. Initial tests at Labasa Hospital revealed a critical heart condition soon after his birth. Despite multiple hospitalizations, it wasn’t until his condition worsened that her family received assistance from Sai Prema, guiding them to the heart hospital where Eroni could receive the treatment he desperately needed.

“Naitila detailed the emotional toll of her son’s health struggles, noting, ‘My mind was restless and I was not at peace. My son didn’t want to eat and would throw up when we fed him.’ Each visit was filled with concern as she struggled to care for Eroni, but ultimately, hope arrived in the form of the kind medical professionals at the Sai Prema Hospital. She remarked on the perplexing journey, but after the surgery, she noted a newfound vigor in Eroni. ‘Since coming out of surgery, we’ve had to keep feeding him because his appetite has improved. His weight has increased from 5.2kg to 6.5kg,’ she shared jubilantly.

This heartwarming story aligns with similar narratives from families across the region who have benefited from the impactful work of the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital. Many parents have shared their gratitude for the hospital’s ability to provide high-quality, affordable care to children in urgent need of medical interventions. Like Naitila, they experienced transformative changes in their children’s health after surgeries facilitated by skilled medical teams.

Such institutions highlight the profound difference compassionate healthcare can make, not just in individual lives but also in fostering a community of hope and resilience for families facing medical challenges.