Patient Stories

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 word landed on her like a weight she didn’t know how to carry. “It was intolerable,” she says, and even now,

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 to learn, dreams to chase, and a childhood worth protecting. When Sadiq became seriously ill, his mother rushed him to a

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 increasingly difficult. Finding the right medical care seemed daunting. Like many families, Naheed and her loved ones searched for a place where

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 continue his search for a second opinion that might offer both clarity and hope.  It was during this difficult period that he

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. It was then that her doctors referred her to the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). Upon arriving at IHHN,

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 the Indus Hospital & Health Network’s clinic in Makli when persistent back pain and fever began affecting her daily life. Unsure of what

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 who stood by her. When Ramzana became pregnant again, she faced a new set of daunting challenges. She was diagnosed with severe

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, work on the farm, or attend school. What should have been a temporary setback turned into a prolonged

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 daily routines at home. In 2019, as his condition worsened, Shahwaiz sought medical care at Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN). After

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 advice, Maroos underwent a hearing (Behra) test at Memon Hospital, which confirmed their fears. She was diagnosed with significant hearing loss and