Ahmad Isa a newborn from Kulgam was born with a cleft lip and palate, and his first months were marked by feeding difficulties and constant worry for his parents. Their turning point came on 23 October 2024, when Ahmad underwent a unilateral cleft lip repair. Guided with calm reassurance by the surgical team, his parents faced the day with quiet courage. The operation went smoothly, and seeing his complete lip for the first time brought visible relief. Ahmad’s feeding improved, his weight slowly increased, and hope returned to the family.

With support from Being Human – Salman Khan Foundation and IHF, his successful first surgery marked a strong beginning to his long-term care.