Iqra Awaits Tympanoplasty

Iqra Bibi's Story

Meet Iqra, a 19-year-old woman from Karachi, who has been experiencing recurrent episodes of pus discharge, pain, and hearing discomfort in her left ear for six months. Hearing her loved ones’ voices and communicating with them has become challenging for her. Iqra was receiving symptomatic treatment but her condition didn’t settle down. She consulted an ENT doctor. After a thorough examination, she was diagnosed with Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM), a condition characterized by a perforated tympanic membrane and persistent drainage from the middle ear.

The doctor recommended Tympanoplasty, a surgery to fix the holes in the tympanic membrane. If the condition is left untreated, it can lead to permanent hearing loss. She tends to avoid social engagements and has become depressed and frustrated. Iqra lives in a 2-marla brick house with her six family members. She is a student and her father is unemployed. Her brother is a daily wage laborer and makes just PKR 30,000 monthly. The significant cost of the surgery is overwhelming for Iqra’s family.

A neighbor told them about Transparent Hands and they contacted us for help.

Iqra expressed her heartfelt plea as follows:

“Due to the persistent discomfort and pain in my ear, I have become restless and frustrated. I struggle to hear and experience my surroundings. My brothers work tirelessly but their income covers our basic needs only. Please help me.”

The successful tympanoplasty will decrease her physical discomfort and give her a better sense of well-being. It will improve her hearing impairment and allow her to actively participate in social gatherings.

We urge you to come forward and make a lasting impact on Iqra’s life. She desperately needs your help. Your contribution will ease her discomfort and pain, enabling her to lead a healthy life free from challenges.

Together, we can transform her life and give her a bright future.