A 21-year-old deaf and mute woman from Balochistan has become Pakistan’s first known hearing and speech impaired liver donor after donating part of her liver to save her critically ill father. Dua Jamali, a resident of Chowki Jamali in Balochistan and a 10th-grade student, donated a portion of her liver to her father, Mansoor Khan Jamali, during a transplant surgery performed on May 20, 2026, at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS).

A 21-year-old deaf and mute woman from Balochistan has become Pakistan’s first known hearing and speech impaired liver donor after donating part of her liver to save her critically ill father.

Dua Jamali, a resident of Chowki Jamali in Balochistan and a 10th-grade student, donated a portion of her liver to her father, Mansoor Khan Jamali, during a transplant surgery performed on May 20, 2026, at the Gambat Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS).

Family members said Mansoor had been suffering from chronic liver disease for several years. His condition had worsened to the point where doctors said an urgent liver transplant was necessary.

According to Dua’s maternal uncle, Syed Atif Ali, the family went through months of anxiety after doctors told them that a transplant was the only option left to save Mansoor’s life.

“He initially suffered from jaundice, but detailed medical examinations later revealed severe liver damage,” Ali said. “The entire family was extremely worried because finding a suitable liver donor is never easy.”

Ali said that during this difficult period, Dua herself expressed her wish to donate 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 extensive medical examinations and compatibility assessments, doctors declared Dua medically fit to become a liver donor. The transplant surgery was later carried out successfully at GIMS.

Family members said both Dua 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,” Ali said.

Medical experts associated with the transplant program described the case as both a major surgical success and a unique milestone in Pakistan’s medical history. They said the procedure showed that physical disabilities should not be seen as barriers to courage, determination or contribution to society.

Healthcare professionals said living donor liver transplantation requires strict medical, psychological and ethical evaluation before approval, making Dua’s successful donation even more remarkable.

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