A donor has covered AED 20,000 of the treatment costs for "Abu Musa," a 57-year-old patient suffering from Hepatitis C, high blood pressure, and diabetes. This leaves a remaining balance of 20,877 dirhams from the total cost of 40,877 dirhams. The donation was coordinated between the donor and The Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department in Dubai through the "Hotline," and the amount was transferred to the patient's account at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi.
Abu Musa expressed his great happiness upon receiving the news of the donation, praising the charitable efforts of the people of the UAE, who always strive to provide support and assistance in humanitarian cases. He also added that this support is not surprising given the generosity of the Emirati people, and he hopes the remaining amount will be raised to continue his treatment.
"Emirates Today" had published Abu Musa's story on December 26 of last year, where he said: "I got a job opportunity as an imam in the country in 1991, and I was able to provide for my family, consisting of seven children and a wife. In November 2022, I started feeling constant fatigue, mild abdominal pain, and loss of appetite, so I decided to visit a private clinic. After undergoing tests, I was referred to Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where the results confirmed I had Hepatitis C, high blood pressure, and diabetes, and I needed treatment costing AED 40,877."
Abu Musa added that he stayed in the hospital for a week under necessary care until his health condition stabilized, but the doctor advised him to follow up with periodic treatment and maintain a healthy diet to support liver health. He pointed out that he had relied on charitable donations to provide medication in previous years, but his health worsened after he stopped taking the medication due to his inability to pay for treatment. He also mentioned that his health insurance card does not cover Hepatitis C medications due to the limited amount allocated for that, making his health situation even more difficult.