Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
Faheem Rehman
Coxa Vara is a deformity of the hip, whereby the leg becomes shortened, and the child develops of a limp.
Faheem Rehman, a 6 year old, affected by Cox Vara, has been limping ever since he began walking. A hip surgery was needed to help him walk normally. Faheem stays with his family of 6 in a rented home. His father, a salesman at a provision store could not pay for such a sophisticated procedure with his sparse earnings.
A huge portion of the financial burden was covered by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.Pioneering Indian Pediatric Orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Benjamin Joseph, performed a hip osteotomy at Aster Medcity. Faheem is slowly recovering and hopes to walk normally soon.
Faiza Subair
Faiza Subair, a 2 year old baby girl was brought to Aster Medcity. She complained of stomach pain and discomfort. She was found to have 'Eventration of Diaphragm' on radiological imaging. This caused a defect in the the muscle separating her chest and abdominal organs(diaphragm).
Through minimally invasive surgery Faiza's diaphragm was repaired. Her treatment costs at Aster Medcity was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.
Shahana
Every year around 400 children are diagnosed with bone cancer. 6-year-old Shahana was diagnosed with cancer of her tibial bone. This was removed when she was younger. But the surgery left a deformity making her unable to walk.
Dr. Imthias, the brilliant Pediatric Orthopedic Surgeon at Aster Medcity performed a complex deformity correction procedure. He used an extra bone from her body to correct the defect. Shahana's mother is a widow who is unemployed. Along with two elder sisters the family resides in a low-cost house tiled roof house on 5 cents of land.
Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Shahana's treatment costs. Shahana can now walk without a limp.
Shafna
Hemophilia is an inherited genetic disorder that impairs the body's ability to make blood clots. This results in people bleeding longer after an injury, easy bruising, and an increased risk of bleeding inside joints or the brain. Miss Shafna was brought to Aster Medcity suspected to have this deadly disease. A costly blood test was needed to be sent to CMC Vellore to confirm this disease. Shafna's father has been confined to his bed from a work site accident since the last 4 years. Her mother who works as a maid was fully supported by ASK. The investigation was paid for in full. Her results turned out normal.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Sneha
Sneha, a 15-year-old was admitted with Bardet Biedl syndrome. This rare genetic disorder can cuase various problems ranging from obesity to renal failure. Sneha had unergone renal transplantation for the same when she was younger. She had now come to the hospital with a severe thigh infection. Her treatment required expensive antibiotics and laboratory tests. Sneha's treatment costs were supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation !!!
Afla Sherin
10 year old Afla Sherin suffers from severe Glaucoma and pan uveitis and underwent treatment at Amrita Institute of Medical science. This causes inflammation of the middle layer (the uvea) of one’s eyeball. This is an ophthalmic emergency.
Afla had diminishing eye sight and couldn't study. Afla requires a year's worth and maybe more of expensive anti-inflammatory medicines even after discounts. Her father who works as a salesman needed much more than his day job to pay for Afla's medicine costs. ASK supported Afla's medication costs for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Krishna
15 year Krishna was born with growth hormone deficiency and underwent treatment at Alappuzha medical college. It has not been long since the hormone Genotropin 16 has been marketed for consumer access. Krishna has been taking this medicine regularly for the last 3 years and has to consume it for another two more years and a huge amount is required for the same. Her father an automobile mechanic was supported by ASK through sponsoring her treatment cost for one year.
The ASK Foundation extends its reach to children being treated in hospitals other than Aster Hospitals.
ASK Strives to provide every child an equal opportunity to avail world class health care irrespective of their social strata.
Ashna
Ashna, a 5 year old girl was diagnosed to have Myelodyplastic Syndrome. This involves a group of cancers in which immature blood cells in the bone marrow multiply.
Ashna needs a hapoidentical (the donor is typically a family member) bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore. The surgery is estimated to be at 25 lakh rupees.
ASK took a step further in alleviating this family's financial burden. Ashna's father, a carpenter was supported by Aster Sick Kids Foundation.A sizable amount of the overall treatment costs were paid towards the child's treatment.
Dona George
Hirschsprung's disease is a condition that affects the large intestine causing constipation. The condition is present at birth as a result of missing nerve cells in the muscles of the baby's colon.
9 year old Dona has been a sufferer of this disease since birth. She has been visiting hospitals for constipation and even underwent a surgery. Mrs. George, her widow mother drives an auto-rickshaw to support her only child. Aster Sick Kids Foundation supported Dona's treatment costs at Aster Medcity.
