Help Zulhija Walk Again

Zulhija Bibi's Story

Zulhija, a 49-year-old housewife from Mardan, is enduring relentless pain in her right knee, diagnosed as osteoarthritis. This debilitating condition has stripped her of the ability to walk unaided, severely affecting her daily life. After extensive medical consultations, doctors have recommended a right total knee replacement surgery to replace her worn joint with an artificial one. This surgery is critical for alleviating her pain and restoring her mobility, ultimately enabling her to regain independence and improve her quality of life.

Zulhija lives in a 3-marla house, which consists of only two rooms, with her husband and two other family members in Mardan. Tragically, her husband battles blood cancer and cannot work, leaving Zulhija helpless and distressed due to financial constraints. Financially, they are in a precarious position, heavily relying on her brother-in-law and other relatives for support to manage basic living expenses, daily groceries, and paying utility bills amounting to PKR 1000. With no income of their own, the cost of her necessary knee surgery is far beyond their reach.

Zulhija shares her distress:

“The pain is unending, and it’s crippling my life. I desperately need this surgery to regain my ability to function and support my family. Your help could truly change my life.”

At this challenging juncture, Zulhija has sought the assistance of Transparent Hands, hoping that the kindness of strangers can provide the help she needs. Donations from people like you are crucial for financing her surgery, including all related medical expenses and her recovery process.

Every donation helps bring Zulhija closer to a life without pain and the autonomy to look after her family. Your generosity will not only relieve her of physical pain but also ease the financial strain on her family.Join us in our effort to give Zulhija a new lease on life. Your support can profoundly affect her existence, offering her a future where she can move freely and fulfil her household duties. Let’s come together to gift Zulhija a future filled with hope and free from pain.

Please Note: In certain situations, we proceed with the patient's surgery/medical procedure despite incomplete funding displayed on the website. Following the surgery/medical procedure, we persist in collecting funds and maintain the campaign on the website until funding is secured in full. Hospitals have granted us a grace period for bill payment.

Zulhija Bibi's Story

Zulhija, a 49-year-old woman from Mardan, was suffering from intense right knee pain. She was unable to walk without support. She consulted a doctor, who after conducting some diagnostic tests and an ultrasound scan diagnosed her with Osteoarthritis of the right knee. The doctor advised Total Knee Replacement Surgery for her right knee to relieve the pain and enable her to walk again. The overwhelming cost of the surgery was beyond the financial capacity of Zulhija’s family as they hardly made ends meet.

Zulhija was an active and vibrant member of her family, but her condition made her dependent on others to carry out even minor tasks. Zulhija has no children. Her husband is ill due to blood cancer and can’t provide for his family. Zulhija’s brother-in-law and relatives support her in meeting their basic needs. With such financial hardships, affording the costly surgical procedure was impossible for them.

With hopes in their hearts, Zulhija’s family turned to Transparent Hands and asked for help. Knowing her situation, we registered her case.

The day of surgery arrived, and Zulhija was admitted to Zia Darman Hospital, Mardan. On 26-02-2024, her total knee replacement surgery was performed by Dr. Aiman Zia. Zulhija was hospitalized for three days and discharged with new hope and resilience.

Zulhija described her happiness as follows:

“My painful knee was giving me extreme discomfort. I am happy that now I can walk again without assistance. I am deeply grateful for your support, it has changed my life.”

Transparent Hands fulfilled its commitment to help Zulhija with the support of donors. Zulhija can now independently perform her daily chores, cook meals, and maintain her home.

The successful knee replacement surgery has enabled her to face life's challenges with courage and enthusiasm. We express our gratitude to all donors who contributed for her surgery and made her independent once again.