Transform Muhammad Hamza’s Life with Open-Heart Surgery

Muhammad Hamza's Story

Muhammad Hamza, an 8-year-old boy from Bajaur, KPK, has been experiencing shortness of breath, palpitations, and chest discomfort since birth. Hamza cannot play and grow like other kids as any mild to moderate physical activity makes him gasp for breath. Concerned about his condition, his parents took him to a nearby hospital and consulted a doctor. The doctor conducted multiple medical tests and diagnosed Hamza with Transitional Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD) – a heart defect characterized by an abnormal opening between the heart’s chambers affecting both atria and ventricles and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT).

To allow Hamza’s heart to function properly, the doctor recommended an Angiography and Open-Heart Surgery for Complete Atrioventricular Canal Defect (CAVC). However, Hamza’s family cannot afford his life-saving surgery. Hamza is facing a delay in his cognitive, physical, and neurological development. If his condition is left untreated, it can lead to life-threatening complications. He will not be able to beat the disease and may lose his life.

Hamza lives in a three-room rented mud house with a joint family of sixteen members. Hamza has five siblings, four of whom are currently studying. His father and uncle both work as drivers, with a combined monthly income of PKR 42,000. With this insufficient monthly income, they barely manage the house rent of PKR 6000, utility bills totaling PKR 2000 alongside educational expenses of PKR 2500. Due to their financial hardships, affording the costly surgery is impossible for them. During this time of need, Hamza’s family reached out to Transparent Hands and asked us for help.

Hamza’s parents described their plea as follows:

“We just want our son to live a normal life like other children. We feel helpless as we don’t have enough money to pay for Hamza’s surgery. Please help us and save our son’s life.”

The open-heart surgery for CAVC will allow his heart to function properly and significantly improve his overall health and physical capabilities. We ask you to be generous and help Hamza get the surgery he desperately needs. Your contributions, no matter how big or small, will have a significant impact on Hamza’s life.