Hifza Needs Your Help to Undergo Lymph Node Excision

Hifza Rashid's Story

Hifza, a 15-year-old girl from Hyderabad, has been experiencing painful swelling on both sides of her neck for the past year. Over time, the swelling worsened, affecting her ability to eat, speak, and even sleep. Hifza went to a local hospital and consulted a doctor. After performing a thorough examination, the doctor evaluated her with Bilateral Cervical Lymphadenopathy – which refers to the enlargement of lymph nodes on both sides of the neck. Her condition requires excisional biopsy under general anesthesia. This biopsy report will help making her diagnosis. Unfortunately, her family can’t afford to pay for her procedure.

Without this procedure, her condition may worsen, leading to severe infections or even life-threatening complications. The longer she goes without treatment, the more difficult it becomes to reverse the damage, putting her health at significant risk.

Hifza lives in a modest rented house with her mother and two sisters. Despite the physical challenges, Hifza tries her best to carry on with her daily responsibilities. After the loss of her father, she took charge of her household. Hifza sells potatoes and onions from a small cart to make ends meet. She makes PKR 9000 per month which is insufficient to cover their house rent of PKR 5000 as well as other living expenses. Besides working, Hifza and her two sisters continue their education at a government school. They are surviving in extreme poverty and affording to pay for her procedure is impossible for them. At such a young age, Hifza is already facing so many financial difficulties. Now, her health challenges add another heavy burden at such a tender age.

During this time of need, her mother contacted Transparent Hands and asked for assistance. Her mother said in despair:

“I feel so helpless seeing my daughter suffer every day. I wish I could give her everything she needs, but we just don’t have the means. I’m afraid of what will happen if she doesn’t get the necessary treatment. Please help us.”

Transparent Hands has taken on Hifza’s case, but she needs your help. The procedure she requires is essential to her health and future. Your support can ease her pain and give her the chance to live a life free from constant suffering. 

Please consider making a donation to help Hifza receive the much-needed treatment. With your support, she can have a healthier future. Let’s stand together and offer this brave young girl the hope she deserves.