Patient TestimonialsUpdated: 25 Sept 2026Published: 04 Jul 2024

Patient from Vanuatu Gets Treated in India: Suffering from Multiple Health Issues Over a Year

By Ayushman Bhatt
Ms. Merian from Vanuatu overcame numerous health challenges with Vaidam's assistance at Medanta - The Medicity in Gurgaon.

Patient Name: Ms. Merian Numake

Age: 56 years

Gender: Female

Country of Origin: Vanuatu

Doctor Name: Dr. Rajesh Puri

Hospital Name: Medanta - The Medicity, Gurgaon

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Imagine having health issues for over a year, unsure of what's causing your symptoms—frustrating, isn't it? Ms. Merian, a 56-year-old from Vanuatu, experienced the same. Initially attributing her symptoms to gastric problems, she faced health issues, such as abdominal pain and constipation.

Bothered by this long-time issue, she decided to go to Australia in search of a good treatment, but the doctors there couldn't diagnose her properly.

She was frustrated and discussed her health issues with her friend. Her friend suggested contacting Vaidam Health, who could help her get relief from the ongoing health issue. In the hope of getting a positive result, she contacted our representative, who connected Ms. Merian with one of our case managers, who advised her to come to India.

Reflecting on her journey, Ms. Merian shared, "I was ill for almost a year, and when I heard about Vaidam, I decided to engage myself with Vaidam Health. So, this is when I got to know more about the health facilities in India."

She came to India and consulted Dr. Rajesh Puri, a Surgical Gastroenterologist with over 24 years of experience.

After some evaluation tests, it was diagnosed that Ms. Merian was suffering from Fibromyalgia (widespread muscle pain and tenderness, accompanied by fatigue, & sleep problems).

Dr. Rajesh Puri suggested that the best possible treatment for her condition would be to seek acupuncture to stimulate her central nervous system.

Ms. Merian agreed and started an acupuncture program at Medanta Hospital, Gurgaon. Meanwhile, she also engaged in natural therapies, including diet, exercise, and meditation, to manage her symptoms.

She was pleased with the doctor's care and is hopeful that she will recover soon. Her 2-month stay in India left her feeling grateful, and she expressed her thankfulness, saying, "I'm so happy to choose Vaidam Health for assistance. They helped me get to India, and it's really worth coming to India."

Our profound wishes are with Merian; may she get back to her healthy and usual self!

Written by

Ayushman Bhatt

Ayushman Bhatt

Vaidam Health · Updated 25 Sept 2026

Ayushman Bhatt is a graduate of life sciences with a specialization in creating informative and easy-to-understand content that simplifies the complexities of the medical world.

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Dr. Rajesh Puri

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Dr. Rajesh PuriColorectal Surgeon

Dr. Rajesh Puri is a gastroenterologist with 24+ years of experience. He is currenty appointed as a Director at Gastroenterology and Institute of Hepatobiliary Sciences in Medanta Hospital. He has received Young Investigator Award by APDW and awarded with Gold Medal by the Honorable President of India. He is a member of Asian EUS Group and Governing Council of SGEI. He specializes in Endoscopic Ultrasound, diagnostic and Therapeutic Diseases of Digestive, Liver and Pancreato-Biliary. Dr. Puri MBBS from SNM College Jodhpur in 1994. Further, he did MD from Dr Sampurnanand Medical College Jodhpur in 1997. He completed his DNB in Gastroenterology from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi. He was awarded with Gold Medal in DNB Gastroenterology by Honorable President of India in 2001. Dr. Rajesh has many publications and presentations in national and international forums under his name.

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