With inflation reaching sky-high levels, quality healthcare has become unaffordable for thousands of families in Pakistan. Sher Ali, a daily wage earner, took his 3-year-old son Ayaan to a nearby hospital after he developed a high fever and was vomiting with respiratory distress. But when Ayaan’s condition deteriorated instead of improving, his father was forced to look for alternatives. So, he rushed him to ChildLife managed children’s Emergency Room (ER) at Lyari General Hospital, Karachi.

The ER staff promptly shifted him to the resuscitation room, recognizing the urgency of his condition. They administered IV medications immediately as his condition prevented him from any oral intake. For the final diagnoses of his illness, the staff conducted a blood test, which revealed that Ayaan was suffering from malaria and complex febrile fits. The ER doctor prescribed specific medicines to combat the infection, which were administered through IV and drips.

After 12 hours of intensive treatment in the resus room, Ayaan’s condition improved significantly, leading to his shifting to the step-down room for observation. Soon, Ayaan was able to resume an oral diet, and his fits were under control.

Ayaan’s father said “ChildLife saved my son’s life without me having to pay a single rupee. I’m so grateful to the entire team of ChildLife who are making quality emergency care accessible for every child in need.”

Ayaan’s story is proof of ChildLife’s unwavering dedication and the impact it has on the lives of children like Ayaan who require critical medical intervention.