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Lali's family take her to the nearest accident and emergency department

Lali's family take her to the nearest accident and emergency department
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Lali has not been fed properly. She has been given diluted milk and sugar solution in the most unhygenic conditions. Following a night vomiting, her family take her to the nearest accident and emergency department. She is so dehydrated that the doctors advise that Lali should be put on a drip immediately. But Lali's father is unable to respond to the doctor's request. As a collective, the family have to make the decision and the elders have to be consulted. Against the doctor's advice, the family elders decide to take Lali home.

Lali Singh: the girl with two facesBaby Lali quickly became a global phenomenonAt six weeks old, baby Lali is failing to thriveDr D'Cruz wants to help Lali
People proclaim the baby to be a Hindu godDr D'Cruz is deeply concerned for Lali's healthThe Singh family now have to decide whether or not to accept Dr D'Cruz'z helpLali risks becoming malnurished
First the family decide to take in the harvestLali's family take her to the nearest accident and emergency departmentLali's parents become desparate about their daughter's failing conditionAt exactly two months old, Lali suffers a massive heart attack and dies
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