He suffers from pulmonary fibrosis since birth

A donor pays 19.6 thousand dirhams for the cost of “Ahmed” medicines for a year

A donor paid 19,632 dirhams of medication for a year for the patient (Ahmed - 19 years old), who suffers from pulmonary fibrosis since his birth.

He coordinated the "hotline" between the donor and the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai, to transfer the donation amount to the patient's account at Tawam Hospital in Al Ain.

On the 16th of this month, "Emirates Today" published the story of the patient's suffering and the inability of his family to pay the treatment expenses.

(Um Ahmed) expressed her deep thanks and great happiness for helping her son, noting that the donation made her very happy, and this is not strange for the people of the state in their solidarity and support, especially with patients.

According to Tawam Hospital in Al Ain, the patient needs medicines and medical foods of a special kind for life, especially as he relies on them heavily in order to live in a normal way, and not obtaining them poses a threat to his life.

The patient's mother told "Emirates Today" the story of his suffering, saying that (Ahmed) suffers from hereditary pulmonary fibrosis since birth, explaining that she had a daughter older than (Ahmed) and she died of this disease.

She added that the disease caused (Ahmed) to suffer from cirrhosis of the pancreas, and this matter caused him kidney problems, pointing out that (Ahmed) was permanently undergoing treatment under the exemption program, and he had a health card, but three years ago he was not covered by the exemption, especially In the medical supplies and therapeutic food he needed, which caused him to suffer health problems and lose weight, until a charitable organization covered the costs of treatment over the past period, then stopped supporting, and the family is currently unable to manage the medical expenses for him.

She indicated that the cost of the monthly treatment is 1,636 dirhams, and he needs this treatment for life, and in the event of discontinuation of these medications and nutritional supplements, his health condition deteriorates, and poses a threat to his life, as happened to his sister who died of the same disease, explaining that among the supplements The food he needs is special kind of milk, the cost of which is high and exceeds her husband's modest financial means.

The mother stated that her husband is the sole breadwinner for the family, consisting of three children, and he works in a private agency with a salary of 5000 dirhams, of which 1666 dirhams go per month for the rent of the house, and the rest goes to pay the tuition fees for their children and life expenses.

She pointed out that the husband is unable to pay 7,700 dirhams in school arrears for two of their children.

1636 dirhams, the cost of Ahmed’s monthly treatment, and the disease caused cirrhosis of the pancreas.

• The patient needs medicines and medical foods of a special kind for life.