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When Rahmatullah’s grandfather fell ill, his family did everything they could to find him the right care. They first visited several hospitals in Quetta, where they were eventually referred to Karachi for further treatment. In Karachi, Rahmatullah took his grandfather to multiple medical facilities, hoping to find the care he needed. The search continued until [...]

A child laughs in the middle of a hospital corridor. For a moment, there is no treatment, no diagnosis, no uncertainty. Just a child being a child. In pediatric oncology, moments like these can be easy to overlook. Yet for the children, families and healthcare teams who experience them, they can mean everything. Cancer changes [...]

The fever came on suddenly, in the middle of an ordinary school day, the kind of day Muhib had known a thousand times before. By evening, his mother Uroosa was watching doctors run test after test, her hands cold, her mind racing toward every possibility except the one she was about to hear.  Cancer.  The [...]

Some classrooms have whiteboards. Others have hospital beds nearby. For Muhammad Sadiq, learning today looks a little different than it once did. His school bag now shares space with treatment schedules, doctor's appointments, and chemotherapy sessions. Yet despite everything, he is still, above all else, a student—a young boy whose future is filled with lessons [...]

For Naheed Akhtar, a resident of Karachi's SITE Area, everyday life gradually became overshadowed by a health condition she could neither understand nor control. What began as prolonged menstruation soon turned into uncontrolled bleeding that refused to stop, leaving her physically exhausted and emotionally drained. As her condition worsened, even the simplest daily tasks became [...]

"Thanks to Almighty a million times over! I was not aware that I had hepatitis, but the doctors at IHHN were kind enough to conduct the tests." — Nasrullah Khan When Nasrullah Khan, a resident of Shah Latif Town, Karachi, visited IHHN, hepatitis was the last thing on his mind. He had come seeking treatment [...]

When Mohammad Shahzain was diagnosed with blood cancer in Sukkur, his family found themselves facing uncertainty and searching for answers. Like many parents confronted with a child’s illness, his mother set out with one goal in mind; finding the treatment her son needed to ensure a healthier life ahead. It was during this search that [...]

Muhammad Saghir, a cardiac patient from Pakistan, recalls a difficult and uncertain period in his life. After being diagnosed with a serious heart condition, he was advised at another hospital to undergo bypass surgery—a procedure that was financially far beyond his reach. The recommendation left him anxious and unsure about his future, prompting him to [...]

When the diagnosis first arrived, it brought with it great uncertainty for Hadia and her family. In many parts of the world, a cancer diagnosis is not just a health crisis; it is a financial one. After initially seeking help at Sir Syed Hospital, the complexity of her condition required a specialized level of intervention. [...]

For Farzana and her family, healthcare has always felt like a distant privilege, something meant for those who could afford long journeys and expensive treatment. Living in a modest household near Makli, financial hardship often forced them to ignore illness until it became unbearable. “Treatment elsewhere is simply not possible for us.” Farzana first visited [...]

Mohammad Riaz has lived with diabetes for most of his adult life. Thirteen years ago, when his health began to decline, he found his way to IHHN, a place that would later become his lifeline. The illness took more than his strength. Due to complications, one of his legs had to be amputated below the [...]

Ramzana’s first encounter with the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) began in a moment of profound grief. She arrived at the facility during a miscarriage, a time when she was physically and emotionally vulnerable. In those dark hours, it wasn't just the medical care that sustained her, it was the compassion of the staff [...]

Supportive Words for Talking to a Cancer Survivor with Care Meeting a cancer survivor can stir up a lot of emotions for them and for you. You may want to say the right thing, offer comfort, show support, or simply acknowledge what they’ve been through. At the same time, the fear of saying something awkward [...]

For many patients, the cost of medical care can become a barrier that feels impossible to cross. For 50-year-old Mumtaz, that barrier once stood between her and a life free from pain—until Project GODA made healing possible. She first came to Indus Hospital a few years ago after sharing a difficult reality: she could not [...]

At just 17 years old, Ajmal from Shikarpur carried responsibilities far beyond his years. Working in agriculture to help support his family, his days were divided between the fields and his education—until a single accident changed everything. Two years ago, Ajmal slipped and suffered a serious knee injury that left him unable to walk comfortably, [...]

Shahwaiz Yousuf, a 70-year-old resident of North Nazimabad, spent more than ten years living with chronic knee pain that gradually limited his mobility and independence. Everyday activities such as walking, climbing stairs, and staying active became increasingly difficult. Over time, the pain prevented him from attending Friday prayers at the mosque and comfortably performing his [...]

At just two years old, Maroos Faris should have been responding to her name, laughing at familiar voices, and learning her first words. But when she turned one, her parents noticed something unsettling: Maroos did not respond when her name was called. Living in Gadap Town, Karachi, her family grew increasingly worried. After seeking medical [...]

Finding His Voice Again: Abdullah’s Journey to Hearing and Hope When Silence Spoke Louder Than Words Tahir, a devoted father from Karachi, began to worry when his three-year-old son, Abdullah, didn’t respond to sounds the way other children did. On family outings, Tahir’s brother noticed the same,  Abdullah wouldn’t react to voices or noise around [...]

A Second Chance to Stand Tall: Muhammad Ashar’s Journey of Courage and Recovery A Day That Changed Everything For young Muhammad Ashar, a train ride was supposed to be an adventure. He had never travelled by train before and eagerly pleaded to join his father on a short trip to Kotri. Despite his mother’s hesitation, [...]

Fatima’s Fight with Cancer is Not Hers Alone A Family’s Journey from Fear to Hope When young Fatima first complained of persistent throat pain and difficulty eating, her family believed it was a minor illness. But as her condition worsened, her brother, Mohammad Khizer, grew increasingly anxious. Seeking answers, he brought her from their hometown [...]