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They arranged an ambulance through the National Health Mission (NHM) to bring Arjun to the hospital. However, the return
journey remained an issue. Further investigation revealed that Arjun’s son was unavailable, and Arjun’s daily labor was his
only source of income.

With the help of local public representatives, the team coordinated transportation, ensuring Arjun could attend his treatments.
It wasn’t a perfect solution, but it was a lifeline—a glimmer of hope amidst despair.

A COMMUNITY UNITED

When the ambulance arrived, Arjun felt hope for the first time in weeks. Meera, though exhausted, was relieved to know their
struggle was not being ignored. Slowly but surely, Arjun’s condition began to improve. His vision, once clouded, started to
return.

The journey was far from over, but with the support of the community, the hospital, and his unyielding determination, Arjun
found the strength to keep fighting.
In Bharti, the forests still whispered with the winds, but Arjun’s life—though touched by shadows—was once again filled with
the promise of a brighter tomorrow. His struggle, once solitary, became a collective effort—a story of compassion, resilience,
and the unbreakable bond of a community united against adversity.

A TESTAMENT TO HOPE
Arjun’s journey continues, not as an isolated fight against cancer, but as a testament to the power of hope and the knowledge
that sometimes, when the weight of the world feels too heavy, the hands of others can help carry the load.

(This story is based on true events.)

Dr. Wassim Akhtar Bari

DHM, Kokrajhar

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