Let’s Relieve Zafar’s Knee Pain

Zafar Ul Haq's Story

Zafar Ul Haq, a 60-year-old man from Lower Dir, has been experiencing knee pain for many years. Prolonged standing, walking, and sitting gives him extreme pain and discomfort, making him dependent on others for performing routine tasks. Moreover, his condition has taken away his ability to provide for his family. Zafar went to a local hospital and consulted a doctor. After performing an X-ray and some medical tests, the doctor diagnosed him with bilateral knee osteoarthritis. Zafar’s left knee is more symptomatic. Therefore, the doctor advised total knee replacement surgery for the left knee. Unfortunately, the cost of the surgery is overwhelming for him.

Without knee replacement surgery, Zafar’s condition will only worsen. He may have a permanent loss of movement at the knee joint, and become unable to stand, sit, and walk. Eventually, he may be bound to a wheelchair. Surgery is Zafar’s only hope to reclaim his independence, but his financial situation makes this a distant dream.

Zafar lives in a modest house with his six children. Among these, four are young and studying and his two sons work as daily wage laborers. They make PKR 25,000 per month, which is insufficient to cover even their household expenses. They barely have enough to pay PKR 4,000 for utility bills and for educational expenses which amount to PKR 4,000 per month. The financial strain of the surgery is an additional burden for Zafar’s family as they barely make ends meet. During this difficult time, Zafar contacted Transparent Hands and asked us for help.

“I just want to walk again without pain, be able to work, and live with dignity,” Zafar said with teary eyes. “This surgery isn’t just about relieving pain; it’s also about giving my family hope for a better future. Kindly help me as I can’t pay for this expensive surgery.”

Zafar is hoping for a better future. This surgery is necessary for him to regain his strength and independence. We need your contributions to give Zafar a happy and healthy life.

Let’s join hands and make a real difference in Zafar’s life.