Ramasawamy, an independent individual who cherishes a quiet, solitary life, has been suffering from a prolonged wound. At around 80 years old, he has been ill on the streets for the past week, unable to walk due to the wound and infection. Unable to reach a hospital, he resorted to wrapping his wound with a newspaper, without any medication. As time passed, the initially bearable wound became unbearable, infested with maggots.

Yesterday, I received a phone call informing me of his dire condition. We at Snehan Home rushed him to the nearest PIMS city center for treatment, but he was referred to the Government Hospital. He is now admitted there for medical support, and our caregivers take turns looking after him.

For many years, Ramasawamy has lived on the streets, surviving through begging. He has no family and has even forgotten his hometown. We at Snehan will stay by his side until his last days.