A last-minute donation of 13,125 Emirati Dirhams has ensured continued cancer treatment for a UAE woman known as Um Asim,averting a critical lapse in her care. After a three-year fight against breast cancer, Um Asim relies on ongoing chemotherapy, radiation, and monitoring at sheikh Shakbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi [[number]]. The timely intervention, facilitated through the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in dubai, renews her health insurance and allows enrollment in a vital cancer patient exemption program.
A generous donor has fully covered the cost of renewing a woman’s health insurance, allowing her to continue vital cancer treatment after a challenging three-year battle with breast cancer. The donation of 13,125 Emirati Dirhams will enable the patient, known as Um Asim, to access chemotherapy, radiation, and necessary medical examinations.
The patient’s husband explained that the insurance renewal was critical for enrolling her in a cancer patient exemption program. He had been struggling to afford the premium and publicly appealed for assistance to ensure her treatment wasn’t interrupted.
“My financial situation simply wouldn’t allow me to cover the cost,” he said, expressing hope that compassionate individuals would help his wife continue her fight against the disease.
A “hotline” service coordinated the donation transfer through the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities in Dubai to the “Daman” insurance company, ensuring the policy was renewed for Um Asim.
The husband expressed immense gratitude to the anonymous donor, describing the gesture as a lifeline during a period of significant financial hardship. Access to consistent healthcare is a major factor in positive cancer outcomes, and this donation removes a significant barrier to care for Um Asim.
According to statements made on December 25, Um Asim has been battling breast cancer for nearly three years, requiring ongoing chemotherapy, medication, and regular medical follow-ups. Maintaining her health insurance was essential for continuing this treatment and gaining access to the cancer patient exemption program, but her husband’s financial difficulties prevented him from renewing the policy.
He had appealed to the public for help, hoping to secure the funds needed to continue her care.
“My wife experienced pain in her chest and discovered a lump,” he explained. “We took her to Sheikh Shakbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi for a thorough examination.”
“She was hospitalized for two days as requested by the doctor, receiving medication and pain relief while undergoing tests, scans, and examinations. The results revealed a tumor in her right breast, and the doctor confirmed she needed specialized treatment, medication, and ongoing monitoring.”
He had been covering the costs of treatment with the help of her insurance, but the policy’s expiration meant he could no longer afford the hospital bills, as he is retired and unable to work.
The insurance renewal, costing 13,125 Emirati Dirhams, will allow her to enroll in the cancer patient exemption program, significantly reducing the overall cost of her treatment.
The family’s financial situation was further complicated by the recent job loss of their eldest son, who had been the sole provider for the family of seven.
“We are currently relying on financial assistance from a relative to cover basic necessities like food and drink,” he said.
