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Heartbroken mother pleads for son’s survival after state healthcare aid abruptly ends

Afrah Farhad, 30, was left disabled by decompression sickness after a fishing incident on July 11 and has undergone treatment at ADK Hospital and then KIMS Hospital in Kerala, India, after his Aasandha coverage was cut off. His mother, Salma Solih, is pleading for help to fund his continued neuro-robotics rehabilitation, with the family paying all medical bills themselves since October 29.

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  1. Mon 3 Aug
    Afrah was transferred overseas to KIMS Hospital for more advanced therapeutic interventions. KIMS Hospital in Kerala, India August 3 only Raajje (English) To pursue more advanced therapeutic interventions, he was subsequently transferred overseas to KIMS Hospital in Kerala, India, on August 3.

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  2. Sat 5 Sep
    State financial support under the Aasandha scheme was officially discontinued for Afrah. September 5 only Raajje (English) newest Even though financial support was officially discontinued on September 5, Afrah’s family was left completely unaware until they received notification weeks later, on September 28.

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  • There are individuals living amidst immense luxury across the Maldives. Why then must everyday, humble members of society be driven through such profound agony whenever catastrophe arrives? Shouldn't there be more accessible systems in pla…

    Salma Solih Raajje (English) Open the report (Raajje (English))

  • Please, find a way for my son to receive his treatment!

    Salma Solih Raajje (English) Open the report (Raajje (English))

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  • 30 years age of Afrah Farhad Raajje (English) At just 30 years of age, Afrah Farhad has long served as the fundamental foundation and hope of his household.

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  • 26 days consecutive days of decompression chamber care Raajje (English) Afrah underwent 26 consecutive days of medical care within the decompression chamber situated at ADK Hospital.

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  • Afrah's family began bearing every healthcare bill entirely on their own. since October 29 Raajje (English) this financially vulnerable household has been compelled to bear every single healthcare bill entirely on their own since October 29.

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