Maryam (not her real name) is a young Syrian refugee who lives with her family in Azraq camp in Jordan. Maryam, along with her brothers and sisters, were born in Azraq, into a situation of severe economic instability— her father is visually impaired, making it difficult to provide for their family.
One day, Maryam’s throat began to cause her great discomfort. “I felt like I couldn’t breathe while sleeping and couldn’t swallow while eating—all because of my tonsils,” Maryam said. Fortunately for Maryam, IOCC’s clinic in Azraq was able to schedule her an appointment with one of the specialists, who diagnosed her with tonsillitis.
From there, Maryam was sent to an Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor for a consultation, and surgery at a nearby hospital was scheduled. The IOCC team supported the family throughout the surgery process, including arranging leave permits, hospital transportation, and covering the cost of the procedure. And the surgery was a great success!
Maryam’s mother was extremely grateful for all the support they received. “They performed a tonsillectomy on my daughter, and for this, I feel relieved because she has now become like her peers and siblings—playing and eating comfortably. I thank IOCC from the bottom of my heart.”
