Awareness Saves Lives – A Message from Birth Defects FoundationDuring a recent weekly OPD, a young man visited Professor Dr. Afzal Sheikh, convinced by someone that he had an issue with his gender identity. After a thorough examination, Dr. Afzal Sheikh assured him that he was completely healthy and had no such issue. The young man was so relieved and overjoyed that he immediately asked his family to speak with Dr. Afzal over the phone to share in the good news.Similarly, two young girls faced significant challenges later in life due to issues that could have been resolved during childhood—had there been awareness and timely intervention. Their parents, unaware of treatment options, struggled for years. Thankfully, the Birth Defects Foundation provided them with complete guidance, clarity on all aspects, and the freedom to make informed decisions.All of this progress is only possible because of your continued support in spreading awareness. When you share our message on social media, you help save real lives. In fact, many individuals have said that they only learned about the Foundation and its work through social media—and that’s when they realized they too should get checked.Only Allah can truly reward your efforts—we are simply grateful for your support.Contact: 0308-5781723Birth Defects Foundation
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May 11, 2025Awareness Saves Lives – A Message from Birth Defects Foundation
During a recent weekly OPD, a young man visited Professor Dr. Afzal Sheikh, convinced by someone that he had an issue with his gender identity. After a thorough examination, Dr. Afzal Sheikh assured him that he was completely healthy and had no such issue. The young man was so relieved and overjoyed that he immediately asked his family to speak with Dr. Afzal over the phone to share in the good news.
Similarly, two young girls faced significant challenges later in life due to issues that could have been resolved during childhood—had there been awareness and timely intervention. Their parents, unaware of treatment options, struggled for years. Thankfully, the Birth Defects Foundation provided them with complete guidance, clarity on all aspects, and the freedom to make informed decisions.
All of this progress is only possible because of your continued support in spreading awareness. When you share our message on social media, you help save real lives. In fact, many individuals have said that they only learned about the Foundation and its work through social media—and that’s when they realized they too should get checked.
Only Allah can truly reward your efforts—we are simply grateful for your support.
Contact: 0308-5781723
Birth Defects Foundation
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“A young man was misled into believing that his gender was not clearly identifiable. During a weekly OPD session, Professor Dr. Afzal Sheikh reassured him with clarity and compassion that there was no medical issue. Overjoyed, the young man even asked Dr. Sheikh to speak with his family over the phone to explain everything.
In another case, two young women faced complications that could have been resolved earlier in life—had their parents been aware. Due to lack of awareness, their conditions became more complex with age. But the Birth Defects Foundation stepped in, educating the families on all aspects of the situation and empowering them to make informed decisions.
These stories are just a glimpse of how impactful our awareness campaign can be when you join hands with us. Many individuals shared that they found out about the Birth Defects Foundation through social media—and that inspired them to seek help.
Please continue spreading awareness by sharing our work across your social platforms. Only Allah can truly reward you—we are simply grateful for your support.
For contact: 0308-5781723″
