Kab was a poor Muslim man who lived with his wife and three children in Chhatarpur. He worked for a trucking company for a very small wage.

Two years ago he discovered a blister in his mouth. A clinic referred him to a cancer hospital, but he had no money, so the sore went untreated. When he could no longer work, his wife did daily jobs so they could eat.

When Kab heard about Chhatarpur Christian Hospital’s palliative care services, the team helped him get a government benefits card. They sent him for treatment six hours away, but he could not be treated because of a low hemoglobin level. A member of the palliative care team donated blood so Kab could start chemotherapy.

After chemo, Kab grew weak and was admitted to Chhatarpur Christian Hospital. He was cared for until his last breath, and his financial needs were taken care of by the hospital, the palliative care team, and other palliative patients. Thanks to EHA, his children are getting an education and his family is receiving government benefits.