Description
Abdul Hadi, an 8-year-old boy from Basti Balocha, Bahawalnagar, had spent much of his childhood struggling with health problems that made even simple activities difficult. Since his early years, he frequently experienced shortness of breath, chest discomfort, and extreme fatigue during mild physical activity. While children of his age enjoyed running and playing freely, Abdul Hadi often found himself unable to keep up because of exhaustion. As his condition continued to worry his family, they took him to a doctor for a detailed evaluation.
After completing the necessary examinations and diagnostic tests, the doctor diagnosed Abdul Hadi with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) and Right Ventricular Outflow Tract Obstruction with Tetralogy of Fallot (RVOTO-TOF), a serious congenital heart condition that affects normal blood flow and reduces the oxygen supply throughout the body. To better assess his heart condition and plan the required treatment, the doctor recommended CT Angiography followed by open-heart surgery for Total Correction. The procedure was necessary to correct the structural problems in his heart and improve his overall heart function.
The cost of these procedures was far beyond Abdul Hadi's family's financial means. He lives in a small, modest home in Basti Balocha with eight other family members. The household depends entirely on his two brothers, who work as laborers and earn a combined income of approximately PKR 20,000 per month. Their limited earnings are used to provide food and meet the daily needs of the large family, leaving no savings for expensive cardiac surgery. Hoping to secure the medical care Abdul Hadi needed, his family contacted Transparent Hands for assistance. After reviewing his medical reports and assessing the family's financial circumstances, his case was registered for treatment.
On July 19, 2026, Abdul Hadi was admitted to the Ittefaq Hospital in Lahore. His CT Angiography was completed to assess the structure and condition of his heart before surgery. On July 20, 2026, he underwent open-heart surgery for Total Correction, and the procedure was performed by Dr. Asim Khan. Following the surgery, Abdul Hadi remained under close medical observation and received post-operative care. As his condition steadily improved, he was discharged from the hospital in stable condition on July 28, 2026.
Abdul Hadi's family expressed their gratitude in these words:
"It was painful for us to watch Abdul Hadi struggle with breathing problems and become tired so easily. We knew he needed heart surgery, but our family's income was not enough to afford such expensive treatment. Your generosity made his surgery possible and gave our family immense relief. We are deeply thankful to you for supporting his treatment."
Today, Abdul Hadi is recovering steadily and gradually regaining his strength. His family looks forward to seeing him enjoy a healthier and more active childhood without the constant limitations caused by his heart condition. Your generosity made this life-changing treatment possible, and his family is deeply grateful to you and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation (PCHF) for supporting his surgery.
