Fourteen-year-old Mehak was battling Secondary Glaucoma. Her father, Nadeem, an auto-rickshaw driver, had exhausted all their resources on Mehak’s initial treatment. The family was in a desperate situation, struggling to afford Mehak’s ongoing treatment, medication, and basic necessities like food and shelter in an unfamiliar city. Nadeem was heartbroken, watching his daughter fight for her sight while facing immense financial hardship.
Jan Sanjeevni Trust learned about Mehak’s critical condition and her family’s desperate circumstances. Recognizing the urgency of her treatment and the family’s lack of support, the Trust intervened to provide comprehensive assistance. They ensured Mehak could continue her crucial treatment to save her sight. Beyond medical aid, Jan Sanjeevni Trust offered the family a safe place to stay and provided regular food support, allowing Nadeem and his wife to focus entirely on Mehak’s well-being and treatment. Mehak was treated at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences.
With the consistent medical treatment and essential support from Jan Sanjeevni Trust, Mehak had a significantly stronger chance of recovery. Her parents were filled with immense relief, their burden of financial worry lifted. Mehak, a brave young girl, was receiving the care she urgently needed, offering her the possibility of overcoming this challenging disease and leading a healthy childhood.