Meet Ahmed
Providing ongoing support to the family in Cairo, Egypt including in-person visits with physical and financial aid.
Ahmed’s Story
Ahmed, a 10-year-old boy from Gaza, suffers from haemophilia and a Factor X (10) deficiency, an inherited bleeding disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly. Factor X deficiency is one of the rarest clotting disorders, affecting only one in a million people, and it puts Ahmed at severe risk of life-threatening bleeding episodes.
His condition requires ongoing management, including access to clotting factor concentrates and specialised care, which was not available in Gaza due to the limited access to medical resources. As a result, he was evacuated to Egypt.
Relief Across Borders became aware of Ahmed's situation after his evacuation. Upon being informed of his case, our team registered Ahmed and his family to provide essential support.
The family is facing significant emotional and financial strain, and Relief Across Borders aims to alleviate some of the burdens they are enduring while ensuring that Ahmed receives the life-saving treatments he needs.
Ahmed
Age: 10 years old
Location: Egypt
Diagnosis: Severe Factor X deficiency, a rare inherited bleeding disorder that significantly impairs blood clotting, placing him at high risk of spontaneous and trauma-induced bleeding. He has previously suffered from intracranial haemorrhage requiring hospital treatment and plasma transfusions. Due to the lack of specialised medical care in Gaza, he was evacuated to Egypt, where he requires ongoing management with clotting factor concentrates and continuous medical supervision to prevent and manage life-threatening bleeding episodes. He requires both health and social support to ensure long-term stability and care.