Stories of Hope
Meet patients who received treatment through Al Jalila Foundation.
Aadvika is energetic and happy once again
4-year-old Aadvika’s parents became concerned when they saw her behaviour change. Their once bubbly and energetic girl no longer enjoyed socialising or playing with other children, she was tired all the time and did not have any energy.Upon further medical examinations her...
Read the full storyJessa’s courage is her greatest strength
Jessa was only 33 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. The news came as a shock for the young administrative assistant who began to feel hopeless and like this would be the end of the road.To make matters more difficult, Jessa’s insurance ran out quickly after beginn...
Read the full storyThe community rallies to save baby Muhammad
When 2-month-old baby boy Muhammad had great difficulty breathing and eating his parents grew worried and were even scared to lose him. After careful medical observation it was confirmed that he suffered from congenital heart disease and needed urgent open-heart surgery to...
Read the full storyBaby Santhoshi is blossoming
Baby girl Santhoshi was born with a congenital heart problem ‘patent ductus arteriosus’, which is a hole in her heart. By the time she was two months old she was having great difficulty breathing and unable to gain weight, and the doctors confirmed that she needed urgent o...
Read the full storyGrace has found new hope
A Filipina mother in the UAE who has lung cancer can now complete her treatment after an initiative covered her remaining medical expenses.The remaining funds for Grace were secured through a recent agreement between Mahzooz, a weekly draw in the UAE, and Dubai-based Al Ja...
Read the full storyHajra’s heart is whole again
Hajra was born with a life-threatening heart defect and needed urgent open-heart surgery to mend her heart and give her a chance at a brighter future.Hajra is the only child to her parents who have called the UAE home for 9 years. Unfortunately, they were distressed and ov...
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