In Islamabad, two brothers known as the "solar kids" have a unique condition. During the day, they are normal. But at night, they become paralyzed. This strange disease confuses doctors in Pakistan, who are trying to find a solution.
About the Brothers:
Shoaib Ahmed and Abdul Rasheed are 9 and 13 years old. They live a normal life during the day. They play cricket, run around, and enjoy themselves. But when the sun goes down, they become paralyzed. This condition stops them from eating, drinking, or going to the bathroom by themselves.
Father’s Hope:
Their father, Mohamed Hashim, shared, "This has been present from birth. When the sun sets, they become paralyzed. I hope my kids can walk at night soon." Hashim lives in a village near Quetta. People in his village call his sons the "solar kids."
Family’s Struggle:
Hashim has six children. Three of them, Shoaib, Abdul, and a one-year-old toddler have this mysterious disease. One of his sons does not have the disease, and his two daughters are healthy. Sadly, two of his other sons died shortly after birth. Hashim works as a security guard at a university. He took Abdul to the hospital when he was two years old, but they found no solution. Without enough money, they could not seek better treatment.
Medical Attention:
Recently, the media highlighted the case of the solar kids. The Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad offered to research and help the children. The brothers were admitted to PIMS, and doctors are trying to understand their condition. Javed Akram, the deputy rector of PIMS, said, "We do not understand the disease. After more than 300 tests, we found that giving them neurotransmitters helps at night."
International Efforts:
A team of 27 Pakistani doctors is working on this case. They have sent test results to 13 international medical institutions, including the Mayo Clinic and Hopkins Institute in the United States, and Guy’s Hospital in the UK. The condition might be genetic, possibly because the parents are cousins, a common practice in Pakistan.
Hope for the Future:
Doctors believe this is a new disease, not known until now. They hope to find the cause and treatment soon. Hashim hopes his children can have a normal life at night in the future. However, he worries about the cost of treatment if it involves traveling abroad. "We have no money. If they have to go to another country, I could not go with them," he said.
Conclusion
The solar kids' condition is a mystery. Doctors are working hard to find answers. There is hope that with more research, a solution will be found, allowing Shoaib and Abdul to live normal lives both day and night.
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