The News National , Kolkata Bureau :
AITC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee’s SEBAASHRAY initiative facilitated a life-saving open-heart surgery for 9-year-old Altaf Hosen Ghorami, who was battling a ‘congenital heart condition’. The timely intervention provided crucial medical treatment to the child, offering a lifeline to his impoverished family, who could not have afforded the surgery otherwise.
Altaf’s father brought him to the Sebaashray camp where routine tests flagged the severity of his condition. The boy was immediately referred to the Model Camp at Diamond Harbour SDO Ground for further assessment, which confirmed a critical cardiac anomaly requiring urgent surgery.
On January 18, 2025, a dedicated Pediatric Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS) team, performed a gruelling 4-hour operation at Jagannath Gupta Institute of Medical Sciences and Hospital. Comprising 20-25 specialists, including surgeons, perfusionists, anesthetists, nurses, and technicians, the team worked tirelessly to save Altaf’s life. Due to their expertise and SEBAASHRAY’s timely interval, the child is now out of danger and on the path to recovery.
Altaf’s father expressed his heartfelt gratitude: “When I brought my son to Sebaashray, he couldn’t walk and struggled to breathe. The team acted swiftly, referring us for advanced care. With Abhishek Banerjee’s assistance, we did not have to spend a single penny for his treatment. I could never have afforded the treatment for my child. The hospital staff and facilities are excellent and supportive. I wholeheartedly thank Abhishek Banerjee as he made all of this possible. God has sent him to us. My son is stable now and is being able to talk properly.”
An official said, “For Altaf’s surgery, we brought in a skilled CTVS team, comprising both in-house and external doctors. Dr MD Rashid, a pediatric CTVS surgeon, led the operation.”
