In an extraordinary act of love, courage and sacrifice, a 21-year-old deaf and mute 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 (GIMS).
Dua Jamali, resident of the 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 the GIMS, one of Pakistan’s leading liver transplant centres.
Family members said Mansoor had been suffering from chronic liver disease for several years and his condition had deteriorated to the point where an urgent liver transplant had become 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’s life.
“He initially suffered from jaundice, but detailed medical examinations later revealed severe liver damage,” Ali said as he described 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 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 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 required rigorous medical, psychological and ethical evaluation before approval, making Dua’s successful donation even more remarkable. The story also attracted widespread attention and people from across Pakistan praised Dua as a symbol of selflessness and unconditional love for her father.
