You Ensured Hadiya’s Survival with Heart Surgery

Hadiya Rizwan's Story

Hadiya Rizwan, a 5-year-old girl from Lahore, had been experiencing breathlessness and chest discomfort since birth. She couldn’t gain weight properly and any mild to moderate physical activity made her fatigued and she often gasped for air. Her parents took her to a local hospital and consulted a doctor, who ran some lab tests and diagnosed Hadiya with Atrial Septal Defect (ASD), Right Pulmonary Artery (RPA) stenosis, and Right Ventricular Volume Overload (RVVO). To correct the defects in her heart, the doctor advised ASD closure surgery. However, the cost of the surgery was beyond her family’s financial capacity.

Hadiya lived in a modest house with her five family members. Her father, the sole breadwinner of the family, was a security guard and earned just PKR 35000 per month.  With this meager monthly income, it was quite challenging for them to even manage their household expenses. Hadiya’s parents were extremely concerned about her surgery as her health was deteriorating day by day and they didn’t have enough means to pay for her surgery. That’s when their neighbor told them about Transparent Hands. Hadiya’s family reached out to us and asked for help. Upon learning about the critical nature of her situation, we swiftly registered her case.

On 12th September 2024, Hadiya was admitted to the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The surgery took place on 13th September 2024. Dr. Salman Shah skillfully managed her case and performed her ASD closure surgery, giving hope and relief to Hadiya. She stayed in the hospital for four days under critical observation by the medical staff. After receiving post-operative care, she was discharged in stable condition from the hospital on 16th September 2024.

Hadiya’s parents were extremely happy and said:

“Hadiya’s surgery through your support is the answer to our prayers. Our pleasure knows no boundaries. Our daughter can finally spend a life where she no longer has to face any complications.  We are immensely thankful to you for helping us. You truly changed her life.”

Hadiya’s life relied upon this surgery and all this happened just because of you. Now, she can play, run, and grow like other kids and can have a happy childhood. Her family is incredibly grateful to you for making a positive change in Hadiya’s life.