Imagine a child being born without the ability to fight even the smallest infection. For baby Jaasritha Sai, this was her reality.<\/p>\n
She was born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)<\/strong> \u2014 a rare genetic disorder where the immune system doesn\u2019t function. Even a simple cold could be life-threatening.<\/p>\n Diagnosed at just six months old, baby Jaasritha spent most of her early life in hospital isolation. She later underwent a life-saving bone marrow transplant, costing over RM200,000, made possible with the support of MYPOPI and generous donors.<\/p>\n Today, she remains under treatment but is slowly regaining her strength and her smile.<\/p>\n We extend our heartfelt thanks to The Star<\/strong> for publishing her story and helping to raise vital awareness about SCID. Their support plays a crucial role in educating the public and giving rare diseases the attention they deserve.<\/p>\n Special thanks to Prof. Dr. Intan Hakimah Ismail<\/strong>, one of the dedicated doctors who helped diagnose and treat baby Jaasritha, and continues to advocate for early detection of rare immunodeficiency conditions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Imagine a child being born without the ability to fight even the smallest infection. For baby Jaasritha Sai, this was her reality. She was born with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":170,"featured_media":2501,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[8],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\n