17/08/2025
🌍 From Darkness to Hope — An Ethiopian’s Journey on India’s Independence Day 🇮🇳
Six years ago, life changed forever for Mr. Asfachew from Gondar, Ethiopia.
A terrible road accident left him with severe injuries — and a rare condition called orbital floor fracture, where the base of the eye socket is shattered. His vision was impaired, and along with it, he lost not just his sight but also his livelihood and independence.
Yet, he never gave up hope.
Through his doctor friend, Dr. Alex at City Hospital, he came across Panacea Medcare. That’s where his new journey began. We connected him with leading eye and plastic surgeons in India, arranged multiple video consultations, and stood by him through every step.
It wasn’t easy. For almost five months, he made multiple trips — traveling 800 km from Gondar to Addis Ababa — just to complete the paperwork, secure a visa, obtain referral letters, and arrange foreign exchange. His perseverance and determination carried him through every challenge.
And today, on the 79th Independence Day of India, he has finally landed here — on a day that symbolizes freedom. Soon, at Asian Super Speciality Hospital, Faridabad, he will undergo reconstructive surgery.
We believe this Independence Day marks a new beginning for him — freedom from impaired vision, and freedom to reclaim his life.
At Panacea Medcare, we are humbled to be part of his courageous journey. His story reminds us that when determination meets the right support, hope always finds a way. đź’™
✨ Here’s to new beginnings, restored vision, and regained independence.
Team Panacea Medcare
Delhi NCR India
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