Baby Pratha
Baby Pratha arrived at our Mumbai centre when she was just three weeks old, with a cleft lip and palate.
Our team assessed her condition and began PNAM—Presurgical Nasoalveolar Molding—a specialised intervention that gently reshapes the gums, lip segments, and nose before surgery. Week after week, Pratha adapted to the process with calm resilience, and her progress was steady and encouraging.
By the end of three months, her cleft segments had improved significantly, and she was ready for the first major step in her treatment plan. On 13 September 2025, she underwent cleft lip repair (cheiloplasty) at Shree Mahavir Jain Hospital, Thane, performed by IHF in partnership with Operation Smile. The totally free of cost surgery was successful, and her recovery was smooth.
Today, Pratha is thriving—more comfortable, more expressive, and meeting each milestone with remarkable strength. Her journey reflects the power of early intervention and skilled care.
Ahmad Isa
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.
Jyoti Parashuram Talawar
Jyoti Parashuram Talawar was born in Bagalkot on 27 November 2011, the first child of her parents. Their joy quickly turned into fear when she developed generalized sepsis soon after birth, spending 25 days in the NICU. Though she recovered, new challenges emerged: her mouth opening gradually reduced until she could no longer open it at all. Breathing became difficult, and her facial asymmetry worsened, leaving her parents — living on a modest income of Rs. 5,000 per month — overwhelmed and uncertain.
At an RBSK screening camp, doctors explained the severity of her condition and referred her to Inga Health Foundation (IHF) for urgent, free treatment. Jyoti underwent two complex surgeries: distraction osteogenesis to improve her airway, followed by TMJ release to restore her ability to open her mouth. Both procedures, funded entirely by Gufic Biosciences Ltd., were successful.
Today, Jyoti eats comfortably, breathes freely, and smiles without hesitation. For her parents, the transformation brings immense relief and gratitude. She continues her follow-up with IHF, moving steadily toward a healthier, more hopeful future.
Mohd Muzammal
Thirteen-year-old Mohd Muzammal from Poonch had spent most of his childhood hiding his ear deformity, avoiding attention and carrying a quiet burden of low confidence. His father, a daily-wage labourer, could not afford the reconstructive surgery his son needed, but the family held on to hope.
That hope was realised on 24 June 2025, when IHF performed Muzammal’s ear reconstruction completely free of cost, supported by the Great Eastern CSR Foundation. What once felt impossible became a life-changing turning point.
The surgery was successful, and Muzammal’s appearance — and confidence — have improved significantly. His father calls it a blessing that lifted both emotional and financial strain from the family. Today, Muzammal attends school without hesitation, embracing a future marked by self-assurance and renewed optimism.
Soniya
Soniya was born on 18 August 2019 in Thithimathi, Kodagu district, the eldest of three children. Her parents, both daily-wage workers on a coffee estate, struggled to understand the rare condition she was born with — Fronto-Nasal Encephalocele, a swelling on her nasal bridge that slowly enlarged and pushed her eyes apart, affecting her vision. School became difficult; she faced bullying, frequent falls, and injuries.
Hope arrived during an Inga Health Foundation screening camp, where an RBSK doctor brought Soniya for evaluation. The medical team confirmed the swelling contained brain tissue and patiently counseled her initially hesitant parents, supported by the estate owner and Dr. Krishna Shama Rao. Reassured by the safety of modern surgery and the promise of free treatment at a well-equipped hospital, they agreed.
With support from the Sachin Tendulkar Foundation, Soniya underwent the required investigations and surgery successfully and is now recovering well. Her parents feel deep relief and gratitude, and IHF will continue to guide her toward a safer, confident future.
Vaishnavi
Vaishnavi was born on 23 August 2011 in Chitradurga with Left Microtia, a condition that left her mother deeply worried about her future in a society where appearance often influences opportunity. For years, the family carried this quiet burden — until a critical RBSK screening camp changed everything.
There, doctors explained her condition with empathy and referred her to Inga Health Foundation (IHF) for free reconstructive surgery, lifting an enormous emotional and financial weight. After thorough evaluations by pediatricians and cardiologists, Vaishnavi underwent the first stage of reconstruction. When the doctors announced the successful outcome, her parents were overcome with relief and gratitude.
Today, Vaishnavi looks into the mirror with confidence and hope, eagerly awaiting her final stage of surgery. Her transformation was made possible through the generous support of SI Investments & Broking Pvt. Ltd.
Nabiha Tariq
Born on September 9, 2023, in the Kashmir valley, little Nabiha Tariq is the treasured first child of her parents. Her father earns a modest daily wage, and her mother is a homemaker devoted to raising her daughter. Soon after birth, the family learned that Nabiha had a rare condition—brachycephaly caused by bilateral coronal craniosynostosis, in which the skull bones fuse too early and alter head growth. The visible difference filled her parents with worry about her health, development, and acceptance in society.
Despite seeking guidance locally, they found no affordable solution. At Inga Health Foundation, they were assured that advanced corrective surgery would be provided at zero cost through the generosity of donors. That assurance gave the family courage to travel to Bengaluru and begin the required evaluations. The procedure was completed successfully in September 2024, and Nabiha is recovering well. Today she feeds comfortably and meets early milestones.
Her treatment was generously supported by Doshi Smiles – Changing Lives Foundation, for which the family remains deeply grateful.
Yazdin Sai
Yazdin Sai was born in 2010 with a rare and life-threatening condition that caused brain tissue to herniate onto his face. The deformity affected essential functions, including vision, breathing, and smell, and exposed him to repeated infections and neurological risks. His father, a daily-wage labourer, and his mother, a homemaker, struggled under the emotional weight of caring for a child with such complex needs. Limited income placed specialized treatment beyond the family’s reach, yet they continued searching for help.
At Inga Health Foundation, the family learned that advanced pediatric craniofacial surgery could be provided at zero cost through committed international donors. After careful evaluations and counseling, Yazdin underwent corrective surgery in September 2024. The successful procedure restored critical functions and reshaped his appearance, greatly reducing medical danger. Today he is stronger, attends school with confidence, and dreams freely. His recovery reflects magnanimous donor support from Doshi Smiles – Changing Lives and proves that compassionate expertise can transform a child’s future.