Let’s Correct Ghulam Nabi’s Heart Defects

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Ghulam Nabi's Story

Ghulam Nabi, a 5-year-old boy from Sargodha, has been experiencing breathlessness and chest discomfort since birth. His body struggles to keep up with any mild to moderate physical activity. While playing with his friends, his skin and lips often turn blue. Recently, his parents took him to a local hospital and consulted a doctor. After a detailed medical evaluation, the doctor diagnosed Ghulam Nabi with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) and Mild Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction (RVOTO). These congenital heart defects prevent his heart from pumping blood efficiently, depriving his body of the oxygen it needs. The doctor has recommended VSD closure and RVOT resection. Unfortunately, the cost of the surgery is beyond his family’s reach.

If Ghulam Nabi does not receive this surgery, his condition will only worsen over time. His heart will have to work harder to pump blood, increasing the risk of heart failure. He may also develop severe complications like abnormal heart rhythms, and delayed physical growth.

Ghulam Nabi lives in a modest home with his parents and three siblings. His father works as a laborer and earns PKR 25,000 per month. With six family members to support, managing daily expenses is already a struggle. They pay PKR 3000 for utility bills and PKR 6000 for their children’s education. They are surviving in extreme poverty and their financial situation is stretched thin. Ghulam Nabi’s life-saving surgery is expensive and they simply can’t afford to pay for the surgery. During this time of need, Ghulam Nabi reached out to Transparent Hands and asked for help.

His parents said in despair:

“Our son’s condition is getting worse, and we feel helpless. We work hard every day, but we cannot afford this surgery. All we want is for our son to have a healthy future. Please help us.”

Ghulam Nabi’s life is in your hands. With your generous support, we can give him the much-needed treatment to grow up healthy and strong. Kindly donate and give him the chance to live without pain.

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