Yeasin A., 14

Yasin is a 14-year-old boy studying Hifz at a madrasa who lives with his parents in government housing, as the family has no permanent home of their own. His mother, Sharmin, works irregularly as a domestic helper, while his father, Kamal , drives a van and works as a daily labourer, earning only about BDT 5,000 per month—leaving the family unable to afford Yasin’s necessary surgery. Yasin is now suffering from extensive burn wounds on his right hand and below his left knee, causing pain and restricting his movement. Without proper surgical treatment, the wounds may become infected, fail to heal properly, and lead to permanent scarring or loss of normal movement in his hand and leg. For this struggling family, financial assistance is essential to give Yasin the treatment he needs to heal, regain his mobility, and return to his studies and normal daily life.

Md. Yasin Arafat, a 14-year-old boy, was admitted to Al-Aqsa Hospital & Diagnostic Centre on 21 June 2026 with severe pain and non-healing burn wounds over the dorsum of his right hand and the region below his knee, resulting from burn injuries sustained 20 days earlier. Following comprehensive clinical evaluation, physical examination, and the necessary investigations, he was diagnosed with 20 Days Old Post Burn Granulating Wound at the Dorsum of the Right Hand and Below Knee Region. Considering the depth of the wounds, the risk of infection, the possibility of long-term functional impairment, and other serious complications, Wound Excision and Split-Thickness Skin Grafting (STSG) was successfully performed on 22 June 2026. The timely surgical intervention played a crucial role in preventing wound infection, delayed healing, excessive scarring, functional limitation of the affected limbs, and other potentially serious complications. During his hospital stay, Md. Yasin Arafat remained under close observation for 10 days. He received comprehensive post-operative care, including essential medications, regular wound dressing and care, pain management, infection prevention, and other supportive treatment. With continuous medical supervision and appropriate care, his clinical condition improved significantly, and both the skin graft and the surgical wounds progressed satisfactorily toward complete healing. On 30 June 2026, he was discharged from the hospital in a stable and improved condition. With adherence to the prescribed medications, regular follow-up visits, and the treating physicians' instructions, he is expected to make a full recovery and return to his normal family and daily life. Md. Yasin Arafat and his family express their heartfelt gratitude to Helpster Charity, volunteers Mr. Anowar Hossain Anu and Mr. Meghlal Roy, and the dedicated doctors, nurses, and all staff members of Al-Aqsa Hospital & Diagnostic Centre. Their generous financial support, compassionate assistance, and dedicated medical care ensured that Md. Yasin Arafat received timely and appropriate treatment, enabling his recovery and bringing renewed hope and relief to his family.

According to the doctor, wound excision and split-thickness skin grafting (STSG) will remove the damaged tissue and provide healthy skin coverage, allowing the burn wounds to heal properly. Timely surgery is expected to reduce pain, prevent infection, improve movement of the right hand and left leg, and minimize the risk of permanent disability. If left untreated, the wound may develop severe infection, including cellulitis, progressive gangrene, or bone infection (osteomyelitis). These complications could cause permanent loss of function and significantly affect the child’s mobility