Karachi: In an extraordinary act of love, courage and sacrifice, a 21-year-old deaf and non-speaking girl from Balochistan has become Pakistan’s first known hearing and speech impaired liver donor after donating a portion of her liver to save her critically ill father at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences.
Dua Jamali, a resident of Chowki Jamali area of Balochistan and a 10th-grade student, successfully donated part of her liver to her father, Mansoor Khan Jamali, during a transplant surgery performed on May 20, 2026, at GIMS Gambat, one of Pakistan’s leading liver transplant centres.
Family members said Mansoor Khan Jamali had been suffering from chronic liver disease for several years and his condition had deteriorated to the point where an urgent liver transplant became necessary.
According to Dua’s maternal uncle, Syed Atif Ali, the family went through months of anxiety and uncertainty after doctors informed them that a transplant was the only option left to save Mansoor Khan’s life.
“He initially suffered from jaundice, but detailed medical examinations later revealed severe liver damage,” Syed Atif Ali said while describing the family’s difficult journey. “The entire family was extremely worried because finding a suitable liver donor is never easy.”
He said it was during this emotionally difficult period that Dua herself expressed the desire to donate a part of her liver to save her father despite her disability.
“For the family, it was an emotional and unforgettable moment,” he said. “Although she cannot hear or speak, her actions conveyed a message of love, sacrifice and courage far beyond words.”
After undergoing extensive medical examinations and compatibility assessments, doctors declared Dua medically fit to become a liver donor. The transplant surgery was subsequently carried out successfully at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS).
Family members said both Dua Jamali and her father were recovering well after the surgery and their condition was stable.
“My niece’s bravery and sacrifice have set a remarkable example of humanity and devotion,” Syed Atif Ali said. “Alhamdulillah, both daughter and father are safe and recovering.”
Medical experts associated with the transplant programme described the case as not only a major surgical success but also a unique milestone in Pakistan’s medical history, saying the procedure demonstrated that physical disabilities should not be viewed as barriers to courage, determination or contribution to society.
Healthcare professionals said living donor liver transplantation requires rigorous medical, psychological and ethical evaluation before approval, making Dua’s successful donation even more remarkable.
The story has also attracted widespread attention and people from across Pakistan have praised Dua Jamali as a symbol of resilience, selflessness and unconditional love for her father.
Many social media users described her as a “silent hero” whose actions spoke louder than words and whose sacrifice had touched hearts across the country.
The case has once again highlighted the growing importance of organ donation and transplant services in Pakistan, where thousands of patients suffering from liver failure continue to wait for suitable donors every year.
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