The story of rosario - zuellig family foundation

Summary

The script depicts the struggles of a village where 90% of residents lack piped water and face issues like child malnutrition and inadequate healthcare. It follows a family that migrated to Metro Manila for a better life but still grapples with poverty, inadequate nutrition, and health challenges. The youngest child, Rosario, suffers from measles and diarrhea, highlighting the family's desperate financial and medical plight.

Takeaways

• 🏘️ The village has a scarcity of clean water, with only 10% of houses having access to piped water, and the rest relying on the river for disposal and fetching water.
• 💧 A survey indicates that 90% of the village's water needs are met by entrepreneurs who fetch water from the river, charging between 15 and 30 cents for five gallons.
• 🏚 High rental costs in the village range from 500 to 2,000 pesos per month, depending on the size of the house.
• 📉 70% of the population has migrated to Metro Manila in search of a better life, leaving the village with a dwindling population.
• 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Jaime and his family are among those who migrated, struggling to afford basic necessities and facing financial constraints that limit their diet and nutrition.
• 🍼 The family's children were raised on condensed milk due to its lower cost compared to infant formula, leading to malnutrition and health issues.
• 🤒 The children are prone to respiratory tract infections, fever, and diarrhea, with the mother, Lucy, misinterpreting these symptoms as a sign of good health.
• 🚑 Rosario, the youngest child, contracted measles and was taken to a public health center, but the lack of budget for medicine forced the family to seek private treatment.
• 💊 The cost of medicine was prohibitive, and after the initial treatment, the family could not afford further medication, worsening Rosario's condition.
• 🏥 Despite the high cost, the family decided to take Rosario to a private hospital, but financial constraints led them to take her home against medical advice.
• 💔 The family's struggle with healthcare costs highlights the broader issue of inadequate funding and resources for health centers in impoverished areas.

Q & A

What is the main issue faced by the village in the script?

The village faces a lack of clean water and sanitation, with only 10% of the houses having access to piped water, leading to children falling into the river and health issues.

What percentage of the village's houses have access to piped water?

Only 10% of the houses in the village have access to piped water.

What is the cost of water fetched by entrepreneurs in the village?

The cost of water fetched by entrepreneurs ranges between 15 and 30 members for five gallons of water, depending on the distance of the consumers.

What is the rent range for houses in the village?

The rent for a small house in the village ranges from 500 to 1,000 members per month, while a bigger house can cost up to 1,500 to 2,000 members per month.

Why did 70 percent of the village's population migrate to Metro Manila?

70 percent of the population migrated to Metro Manila in search of a better life.

What is the occupation of Jaime, one of the villagers who migrated to Metro Manila?

Jaime works as a laborer at a construction site in Quezon City.

How many children do Jaime and his wife Lucy have?

Jaime and Lucy have four children.

What challenges do Jaime and Lucy face in providing for their children?

Jaime and Lucy struggle to afford food and can only provide 50 members to feed themselves and their four children, often skipping meals themselves.

Why were Jaime and Lucy's children malnourished?

The children were malnourished because they were raised on condensed milk, which was cheaper than formula milk, and Lucy had no idea about proper nutrition for her children.

What health issues did the children suffer from due to malnutrition?

The children were prone to respiratory tract infections, frequent fever, and diarrhea due to malnutrition.

What happened when Rosario, the youngest child, contracted measles?

When Rosario contracted measles, Lucy brought her to the nearest public health center. However, due to budget constraints, they could not afford the prescribed medicine and had to take Rosario to a private hospital, which incurred high costs.

Why was the health center unable to provide the necessary medicine for Rosario?

The health center was unable to provide the necessary medicine because their request for a larger budget for more medicine was turned down by the City Council due to concerns about misuse of funds by the municipal health officers.

Outlines

00:00

🏞️ Village Life and Water Scarcity

The first paragraph describes the living conditions in a village where water scarcity is a significant issue. Only 10% of the houses have access to piped water, while the rest rely on river water for disposal and daily use. The village's division of land and the migration of 70% of the population to Metro Manila for a better life are also highlighted. The story of a family, including parents Jaime and Lucy and their four children, is introduced, illustrating the struggle to afford basic necessities and the prevalence of malnutrition due to a lack of proper nutrition knowledge.

05:01

🤒 Health Challenges and Financial Struggles

The second paragraph delves into the health challenges faced by the family, particularly the youngest child, Rosario, who suffers from measles and chronic diarrhea. The financial struggle to afford medical treatment is emphasized, as the couple is forced to take Rosario out of the hospital due to the inability to pay the mounting bills. The narrative also touches on the inadequate public health system, with the local health center lacking sufficient funding for medicines, which is attributed to the City Council's distrust of the municipal health officers.

Keywords

💡Longevity

Longevity refers to the state of living a long life. In the video, the term is used to describe the village's name, 'Village of Long Life,' which contrasts with the harsh realities faced by its inhabitants, such as inadequate access to clean water and healthcare.

💡Water scarcity

Water scarcity is a situation where there is not enough water to meet the demands of people's needs. The script mentions that only 10% of the houses have access to piped water, illustrating the villagers' struggle with water scarcity and its impact on their daily lives.

💡Malnutrition

Malnutrition is a condition that results from a lack of proper nutrition. The video describes how the children in the village are raised on condensed milk instead of formula milk due to cost, leading to malnutrition and making them more susceptible to diseases.

💡Infection

Infection is the invasion and multiplication of microorganisms in the body, causing disease. The script notes that the children are prone to respiratory tract infections and frequent fever and diarrhea, which are common consequences of malnutrition and poor sanitation.

💡Migrant workers

Migrant workers are individuals who move from their home region to find work in other areas. The video mentions that 70% of the population has migrated to Metro Manila, seeking better opportunities, which reflects the economic pressures that drive people to leave their homes.

💡Urban poverty

Urban poverty refers to the condition of being poor in urban areas. Jaime and his family, who migrated to Quezon City, exemplify urban poverty as they struggle to afford basic necessities and proper nutrition for their children.

💡Health center

A health center is a facility that provides medical care to the community. The script describes a situation where the local health center lacks sufficient funding for medicines, highlighting the challenges in accessing healthcare services in impoverished areas.

💡Budget allotments

Budget allotments refer to the allocation of funds for specific purposes. The video discusses how the health center's request for a larger budget was turned down by the City Council due to concerns about misuse of funds, impacting the availability of medical care.

💡Measles

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. Rosario, the youngest child in the script, contracts measles, which is a critical event that leads to a series of financial and health challenges for the family.

💡Private hospital

A private hospital is a healthcare facility that operates independently and typically charges fees for services. The script mentions the family's decision to take Rosario to a private hospital when they can afford it, indicating the limited options for healthcare in their situation.

💡Vaccination

Vaccination is the process of receiving vaccines to provide immunity against certain diseases. The script notes that the children are not vaccinated, which increases their vulnerability to preventable diseases like measles.

Highlights

The village faces challenges with limited access to clean water, as only 10% of houses have piped water.

A survey reveals that 90% of households use the river to dispose of waste, leading to water contamination.

Many children in the village fall into the polluted river, highlighting a safety concern.

Entrepreneurs in the village charge between 15 and 30 cents for fetching water, indicating the high demand for clean water.

Housing rent in the village ranges from 500 to 2,000 pesos per month, showing the economic disparity among residents.

70% of the population has migrated to Metro Manila in search of a better life.

Jaime, a former villager now living in Metro Manila, struggles to provide for his family on a laborer's income.

Jaime and his wife Lucy can only afford 50 pesos a day to feed themselves and their four children.

Lucy often skips meals to ensure her children have enough to eat, reflecting the family's financial struggles.

The children suffer from malnutrition due to a lack of proper nutrition and knowledge about healthy eating.

All the children were raised on condensed milk as it was cheaper than infant formula, contributing to their malnourishment.

The children are prone to respiratory tract infections and frequent illnesses like fever and diarrhea.

Lucy mistakenly believes that worms are a sign of good health, indicating a lack of understanding about hygiene and health.

The village's health center lacks sufficient funding for medicines, leading to inadequate healthcare for residents.

Rosario, the youngest child, contracts measles and the family struggles to afford her medical treatment.

The family faces a financial burden when their medical bills reach 4,125 pesos after just one night in a private hospital.

Despite the doctor's advice, the family takes Rosario home due to financial constraints, highlighting the impact of poverty on healthcare decisions.

The family's experience underscores the challenges faced by low-income families in accessing adequate healthcare and the consequences of inadequate funding for public health centers.

Transcripts

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curve unavoidable River on total land

area of five chapters live opposition

12400 division 1857 to reach the river

side houses of but one has to run became

wooden region it is not uncommon to hear

of children falling into the wiki black

waters of the river a survey revealed

that 10% of the houses have boys the

remaining 90% use the river to dispose

of usually only 10% avail of water piped

into their houses 90% by water from

entrepreneurs who fetch water from only

two peoples in the village five gallons

of water cost between 15 and 30 members

depending on the distance of the

consumers when they provider well no one

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the land dated one

rent is 500 to 1,000 thousands of months

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up to 1,500 to 2,000 sensitive per month

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unknown he was among the 70 percent of

the population migrated to Metro Manila

from the prophesy moving for a better

life a former death apartment he now is

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construction site in Quezon City Jaime

and his wife Lucy can afford only 50 men

to be to feed themselves and their four

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three meals a day often skipping meals

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elementary education

neither of them learned the proper way

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not to recipe because he was told by an

infant formula instead all the children

were raised on condensed milk because

this was cheaper than formula milk you

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proper nutrition for her children as a

result all the children were

malnourished they were species prone to

respiratory tract infection and frequent

had fever and diarrhea they frequently

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thought this was a good sign she

believed that worms even in the

digestion the two youngest children

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in vaccination the barangay health

center no longer had three back

for all the children in the village

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children she was very thin tail and

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day

Rosario contracted measles Lucy brought

Rosario to the nearest public health

center where consultations free the

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that the center has been during the

year's budget allotments for semen the

bottom guys health centers request for a

larger budget for more medicine and been

turned down by the City Council

this was because the council respected

misuse of funds by the municipal health

officers and by the main movie decided

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diarrhea medicine 240 people tomorrow

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finished the medicine

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no longer afford to buy more medicines

for their child

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the health center but our advice to

britain to private hospital after only

one night their bills piled up 4125 the

couple decided to take a sari home

against the doctors finances the riddles

restarted back to the hospital once they

have enough money to pay for service

after one week particular theory

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