This story recounts the emotional rollercoaster a father experiences while battling for his son’s life, navigating heart failure, multiple hospitalizations, and the agonizing wait for a heart transplant. It highlights the strength and resilience of families facing life-altering challenges, offering hope and raising awareness about the critical role of organizations like Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Ayesha Rashan, a 19-year-old Pakistani teenager, has received a new heart in Delhi, India, after struggling with heart disease for the past decade. After previous treatments in Pakistan and India proved ineffective, Ayesha’s family sought consultation at MGM Healthcare Hospital in Chennai. With the assistance of the Aishwaryam Trust for financial aid, Ayesha underwent a successful heart transplant surgery free of cost at MGM Healthcare. Ayesha’s mother expressed gratitude for the support and treatment received in India, acknowledging the country’s superior medical facilities compared to Pakistan.
A 19-year-old woman from Karachi, Pakistan, named Ayesha Rashan, has received a new lease on life after undergoing a successful heart transplant surgery at Chennai’s MGM Healthcare. The surgery was made possible thanks to a medical trust that covered the entire cost of the procedure, which typically exceeds Rs 35 lakh. Ms. Rashan’s condition was critical before the surgery, and she was put on ECMO, a form of life support. However, a leak developed in the valve of her heart pump, necessitating a full heart transplant. The donor heart was sourced from Delhi, and the surgery was performed by Dr. KR Balakrishnan and Dr. Suresh Rao, who praised the city’s status as a leading center for organ donation and transplant surgery. The doctors also appealed to other hospitals and professionals to offer free or low-cost transplant surgeries to make them accessible to more people in need.
