At Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital, every patient carries a story of courage. Nimoh’s journey is one such story, a powerful reminder that compassion, expertise, and timely intervention can change the course of a life.
Born with a tumour affecting one eye, Nimoh’s family from Somalia embarked on a long and difficult search for treatment. They consulted medical experts in multiple countries, hoping to find a solution that would save both her vision and her future.
Unfortunately, by the time she arrived at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital in Rawalpindi, the disease had already progressed significantly. Prolonged irritation and repeated rubbing had aggravated the condition, and despite every effort, doctors determined that vision in the affected eye had been permanently lost.
Yet, while one battle had been lost, another far more important one could still be won.
When sight cannot be saved, life must be!
Following a comprehensive evaluation, specialists confirmed that the tumour had grown aggressively and was now posing a serious threat to Nimoh’s life. According to Dr. Tayyab Afgani, Head of the Oculoplastics Department at Al-Shifa Trust Eye Hospital:
“The tumour had expanded steadily and posed a life-threatening risk. Removing the mass was essential to prevent further spread and potentially fatal complications.”
A multidisciplinary team of experienced surgeons carefully planned a highly complex operation. Working around delicate nerves and vital blood vessels, they successfully removed the tumour with remarkable precision. The surgery was completed without major complications, eliminating the immediate threat to Nimoh’s life.
At Al-Shifa Trust, our mission extends far beyond restoring vision. We are committed to protecting lives through specialized eye care, advanced surgical expertise, and compassionate treatment. Nimoh’s case highlights the critical importance of early diagnosis and access to specialised ocular oncology services. According to the World Health Organization, more than 2.2 billion people worldwide live with some form of vision impairment, with the majority residing in low- and middle-income countries where access to specialist care remains limited. Across South Asia and parts of Africa, untreated childhood eye diseases continue to cause preventable blindness and, in some cases, become life-threatening when left untreated.
Today, Nimoh is recovering well under the close supervision of our medical team and will continue receiving follow-up care in the weeks ahead. While she may have lost vision in one eye, she has gained something infinitely more precious; a future!
Her journey stands as a testament to what is possible when medical excellence meets unwavering compassion.
Every life we save is a promise fulfilled.
Every child we treat is a future protected.
Because at Al-Shifa Trust, we don’t just fight blindness; we fight for life.
