Popular "Baba" suffers a heart attack and seeks public assistance to travel abroad for further treatment

Fuvahmulah native Atheeq, also known as Baba, suffered a heart attack on the 27th of October while on the island. Although he was initially treated at Fuvahmulah Hospital, he was brought to Malé the following day for further treatment, and treatment began at IGMH.

In the first post made yesterday on the personal page of "Baba Gaadiya," Atheeq described his current health condition and appealed to the public for assistance to travel abroad for further medical treatment.

Atheeq stated that since being brought to Malé, he has undergone two heart angiograms so far.

While describing his health condition, Atheeq stated that since suffering the heart attack, the veins/nerves on both sides of his neck have become severely swollen, and because the veins/nerves swell and hurt, he has to be admitted and treated in the Emergency Room (ER) every time he visits IGMH.

"The doctors examine me and conduct various tests. Having been advised to consult doctors from other fields, even after consulting ENT, Neuro, and Cardio doctors, nobody has been able to explain what the actual underlying issue is. After the angiogram, because the veins/nerves on my chest and both sides of my neck swell and hurt, I do not get proper sleep at night," his post stated.

Atheeq, who is currently admitted at IGMH, said that because there has been no relief from his illness, Aasandha has been arranged for him to seek medical treatment abroad. However, he added that since he is someone who worked independently for a living and his cart business has come to a halt due to his illness, he currently has no other avenue of income.

"Even though medical treatment matters are covered by Aasandha, because it is impossible to say right now how many days will be spent in India after going there, huge expenses will have to be incurred for accommodation, food, and transportation. However, as I do not currently have the financial means to bear such a large expense, I request your generous assistance," Atheeq said while appealing for help.

"Giving whatever each person can afford will be sufficient for me."

Those who wish to assist Atheeq can send money to his account numbers listed below:

Hassan Atheeq

BML: 7703234441101

MIB: 90603100669081001

After working for many years in the food and beverage sector of resorts, Atheeq began selling food from a pushcart when resorts closed temporarily in 2020 due to COVID. During that difficult period, he purchased the truck using his own personal savings.

Having started selling food from a truck in Fuvahmulah in 2021, Atheeq resigned from his job at that point and dedicated himself entirely to his own business.

At the expo held at Central Park in Hulhumalé last year, Atheeq's cart also received the highest popularity among the public. Due to high demand for Baba Gaadiya's shawarma, people had to wait in queues for two to three hours to buy it during that time. He also donated a portion of the profits earned from it to the people of Palestine.