You Saved Yaman’s Life with Open-Heart Surgery

Muhammad Yaman's Story

Muhmmad Yaman, a 6-year-old boy from Malakand, KPK, had been experiencing breathlessness and chest discomfort since birth. Yaman was unable to grow properly, and he couldn’t run and play like other kids. Worried about his health, his parents took him to a doctor at a local hospital. After performing a series of tests and examinations, the doctor diagnosed Yaman with Ventricular Septal Defect (VSD) and Pulmonary Stenosis (PS). To save his life, the doctor advised open-heart surgery for total correction. However, her family couldn’t afford his surgery.

Yaman lived in a rented home with his parents and five siblings. His father, the sole provider for the family, worked as a laborer and made just PKR 20,000 per month. With this limited income, they barely managed their house rent, utility bills, as well as food expenses. Facing financial hardships, they were unable to pay for his surgery. During this hard time, they reached out to Transparent Hands and asked for assistance.

With the generous support of donors, Yaman was admitted to Ittefaq Hospital in Lahore on June 29, 2025. The next day, Dr. Asim Khan successfully performed his heart surgery and corrected the defect in his heart. Yamna received proper post-operative care and was discharged in good health on July 3, 2025.

Yaman’s parents expressed their gratitude as follows:

“Our son had been struggling since birth, and every day we feared for his future. We could not afford such an expensive surgery, but your kindness gave him a new life. Today, he breathes easily, plays without discomfort, and smiles again. We are immensely grateful to you for supporting his surgery.”

After the successful open-heart surgery, Muhammad Yaman is now recovering well at home.

This remarkable change was made possible because of your generosity. You and the Pakistan Children’s Heart Foundation gave them hope when they had none.

By standing with them at their most vulnerable time, you brought joy, relief, and healing into their lives.