Success Story

Zain Ali, a 1-year-old boy from Islamabad, had been suffering from shortness of breath, bluish discoloration of the skin and lips, and chest discomfort since birth. Even the smallest movements exhausted him, leaving him gasping for air. Deeply concerned, his parents took him to a local doctor. After a detailed examination and essential diagnostic tests, the doctor diagnosed Zain with Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD), and Pulmonary Hypertension (PHT). These severe congenital heart conditions were putting his life at serious risk. The doctor recommended Pulmonary Artery Banding, an open-heart surgery, to stabilize his condition.

However, the cost of this critical surgery was beyond his family’s reach. Zain lives in a modest home with his parents and two siblings. His father holds a private job and earns only PKR 30,000 per month. This income was insignificant to cover their household expenses. With such financial limitations, affording Zain’s life-saving heart surgery seemed impossible. Feeling helpless but determined to save their child, the family reached out to Transparent Hands for support. Recognizing the nature of Zain’s condition, we registered his case.

Zain was admitted to Ittefaq Hospital in Lahore on September 1, 2025. Dr. Asim Khan successfully performed Zain’s surgery on the same day. The surgery went smoothly, and Zain received close post-operative monitoring from the medical team. His condition improved, and he was discharged in stable condition on September 4, 2025.

Zain’s parents expressed their gratitude as follows: “You have given our son a second chance at life. Seeing him breathe and rest without discomfort is the greatest blessing. We are sincerely grateful to you and Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation for saving Zain’s life.”

Zain’s condition has improved remarkably after the surgery. His family is overjoyed and is immensely grateful to you for making his recovery possible.