For three years, he was stuck—trapped in the UAE under a travel ban for a debt he could never repay. A debt that not only cost him his freedom but put his life at risk.
He had returned to Dubai unaware that his financial troubles would leave him stranded, unable to leave, unable to work, and—most critically—unable to access the life-saving medical care he desperately needed.
Back in his home country, he had undergone major heart surgery and required regular medical supervision, tests every three months, and a constant supply of vital medications. But in Dubai, these became impossible luxuries. His artificial heart valve, long overdue for replacement, was a ticking time bomb. He had already missed his scheduled operation in 2022—two years overdue for the surgery that could save his life.
And yet, despite the overwhelming odds, there was a way out.
When he found us, just last month, he had lost hope. But through relentless effort, advocacy, and support, we helped him navigate the impossible. And today, finally, he is home—where he belongs, where he can access the care he needs, and where his life is no longer held hostage by debt.
No one should have to choose between their health and financial restrictions. His story highlights the urgent need for change—so that no one else is forced to fight for survival in a system that should never put lives at risk.
