Mst Masuma A., 11

Mst. Masuma Akter is an 11-year-old primary school student from a low-income family of six, where her father Md. Abdul Monnaf works as a poor farmer and the household survives on a monthly income of approximately 8,000 taka while supporting her mother Jakia Sultana, younger sister Mitu Akter, elderly grandmother Kanchi Begum, and widowed aunt Mono Begum. She is a motivated student who enjoys reading and hopes to become a school teacher in the future. For the past six months, she has been suffering from throat pain, nasal obstruction, mouth breathing, voice change, and breathing difficulty, and was diagnosed with adeno-tonsillitis with FNS, HIT, and OME by a visiting ENT specialist from Dhaka Medical College Hospital after local specialist services were unavailable. The family is unable to afford the required treatment due to severe financial constraints, as their income is barely sufficient for daily necessities. Her father learned from a public poster that Helpster provides financial support for surgical treatment for poor patients and subsequently contacted Bablu Abdullah, a Helpster charity volunteer, to seek assistance for his daughter’s care.

Mst. Masuma Akter was admitted to the hospital on April 24, 2026, with adeno-tonsillitis, DNS (Deviated Nasal Septum), HIT, and OME (Otitis Media with Effusion). She underwent surgery on the same day. After two days of post-operative care, she was discharged in good health. Both her mother and father came to the hospital to receive her upon discharge. The family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Helpster, Jumuna Clinic, and Bablu Abdullah for their treatment and support. Her father was especially thankful for the financial assistance provided by Helpster, which greatly helped during this time. Her second Operation was conducted on June, 26, 2026. The following day, she was discharged in good health. Her father expressed his gratitude again to Helpster.

According to the doctor’s prognosis, adeno-tonsillectomy with myringotomy will relieve Masuma’s chronic throat infection, improve nasal breathing, and allow proper drainage of fluid from the middle ear, which will help restore hearing and reduce recurrent infections. This initial surgery will significantly improve her sleep, voice quality, and ability to concentrate in school. After recovery, septoplasty with SMD will further correct the nasal obstruction, ensuring long-term airway patency and prevention of recurring symptoms. With timely treatment, Masuma can return to normal daily activities, attend school regularly, and continue her education without health-related limitations. If left untreated, her condition may progress to permanent hearing loss, chronic breathing difficulty, recurrent infections, and poor academic performance, severely affecting her overall growth and future potential.