Tuha M., 2

The patient has been diagnosed with a Cleft Palate with Tongue Tie, a congenital condition in which there is an opening in the roof of the mouth along with restricted movement of the tongue, causing difficulty with drinking, eating, and proper oral function. These difficulties may affect feeding and nutrition and can become more noticeable during attempts to eat, drink, or develop speech. If left untreated, the condition can lead to persistent feeding difficulties, speech and language problems, recurrent ear infections, hearing problems, dental complications, and other developmental challenges.

The patient is a sweet and young 2.5-year-old girl who has struggled with feeding difficulties since birth due to a congenital cleft palate and tongue tie, which affect her ability to eat and drink normally. Her father works as a driver of someone else's auto-rickshaw, earning only approximately USD 53–57 per month to support the family, while her mother is a homemaker and her elder brother and sister also depend on this limited income. Despite her family's efforts, they cannot afford the cost of the required palatoplasty and tongue-tie release surgery under general anesthesia, leaving her condition untreated. Her father learned about Helpster Charity's medical support services through volunteer Jamilur Reza and sought assistance to help her receive the necessary treatment. Without timely surgical correction, she may continue to experience feeding difficulties, poor nutrition, delayed speech development, and other complications that could affect her long-term growth and well-being.

On 13 October 2026, Tuha Moni’s father, Payel Hossen, learned about the free medical treatment program offered by Helpster Charity and brought his daughter to Modern Hospital for treatment. Upon arrival, Tuha Moni was examined by an attending physician and, after clinical assessment and necessary investigations, was diagnosed with Cleft Palate with Tongue Tie. The doctors recommended surgery, and she was admitted to the hospital on the same day. The operation, Palatoplasty with Release of Tongue Tie under General Anesthesia (GA), began at 6:45 PM on 13 October 2026 and was successfully completed without complications. Following surgery, she recovered gradually under the supervision of the doctors and nursing staff. On 15 October 2026, she was discharged in stable condition and safely returned home. Tuha Moni’s family expressed their heartfelt gratitude to Helpster Charity and the entire medical team at Modern Hospital for their compassionate care and support throughout her treatment and recovery.

According to the treating doctors, Palatoplasty with Release of Tongue Tie under General Anesthesia (GA) will surgically repair Tuha Moni’s cleft palate and release the restricted tongue movement, improving her ability to drink, eat, and develop normal speech. With timely surgery, she is expected to make a good recovery and experience improved feeding and oral function. If left untreated, the condition may continue to cause feeding difficulties, poor nutrition, speech and language problems, recurrent ear infections, hearing difficulties, and dental complications. Therefore, timely surgical treatment is essential to support her healthy growth and development.