SMA
Spinal Muscular Atrophy Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder causing motor neuron deterioration, leading to progressive muscle weakness, impaired movement, and challenges with voluntary muscle control What is SMA? Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that causes progressive muscle weakness and loss of movement due to the deterioration of […]
STD
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another primarily through sexual contact (vaginal, anal, or oral). What Are STDs? Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are infections passed from one person to another primarily through sexual contact (vaginal, […]
HIV
HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system (which help fight infections). If left untreated, HIV can lead to AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome), a condition in which the immune system is severely weakened. What Is HIV? Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system […]
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can remain unnoticed for years while slowly damaging the liver. What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can remain unnoticed for years while slowly damaging the liver. If […]
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can range from a short-term illness to a serious chronic condition. What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a viral infection that affects the liver and can range from a short-term illness to a serious chronic condition. It is one of the […]
Hemophilia
Hemophilia Hemophilia is a rare inherited bleeding disorder caused by low levels of blood clotting factors. It can lead to prolonged bleeding, interna bleeding in joints or muscles, and serious complications without proper care. What is Hemophilia? Hemophilia is a rare, inherited bleeding disorder in which the body lacks or has low levels of certain […]
Miraal’s journey as an SMA warrior
Miraal’s love for nature and mountainous area makes her want to travel to the northern areas of Pakistan. Unfortunately, her condition due to the deadly disease of Spinal Muscular Atrophy, makes it impossible for her without proper medical intervention. Her parents have been searching for a cure, but the treatments are too expensive for them […]
Umer’s unstoppable spirit: Thriving beyond hemophilia
A small cut puts Umer’s life at stake as at a very young age his whole life was overshadowed by a rare and life-altering condition called hemophilia. Recently, Umer and his parents’ worst nightmare got real when Umer fell on a rock and hit his head. The bleeding was so severe that he had to […]
Ali’s Flight to Freedom: Fighting Hemophilia, Embracing Dreams
Ali, a young soul, full of life, with passion and dreams as vast as the sky above is suffering from the deadly disease of Hemophilia. His love for football and flying kites knows no boundaries. However, his disease does not allow him to run around freely with any fear, a challenge he faces every day, […]
A Mother’s Plea for Hope and Healing for her child
Muhammad Shees, a 1 year old soul is battling the challenging genetic disorder of hemophilia. Shees’ journey began when he was just nine months old. Shockingly, bruises and blue marks appeared on his delicate skin, leading to a series of medical tests. The diagnosis was devastating: hemophilia, a condition that makes even the smallest injury […]