UP girl who appeared for Class X exams with oxygen kit scores 69%

UP girl who appeared for Class X exams with oxygen kit scores 69%

Kanwardeep.Singh@timesgroup.com

Bareilly: 29.06.2020

Safia Javed, who has been suffering from severe lung disease for the past five years, braved her poor health to appear in all her Class X exams of the UP Board with an oxygen cylinder. And her hard work paid off as the 16-year-old girl managed to secure 69% marks. She scored 82 marks in drawing, 77 in English and 68 in social science.

“Her books and studies seemed to be the secret behind her improving health,” Safia’s proud father told TOI in Bareilly on Sunday. Safia - the eldest among three siblings - has “weak lungs” and she requires regular oxygen support. She was also bedridden for several months.

Safia’s father Sarvar Javed, who works with a private firm in Noida, took leave from work to be with his daughter during her exams. “My daughter’s medical condition started after a gallbladder surgery. She was diagnosed with tuberculosis. She underwent treatment at a private facility and showed signs of improvement but later we came to know that she was suffering from pulmonary tuberculosis. Her lungs were often filled with water and she had to undergo preventive treatment. She is being treated at a district hospital and doctors have asked to keep her on regular oxygen support,” Sarvar added.

Her uncle Zabi Ahmad gave credit to Safia’s parents for constantly motivating her. “My parents supported me a lot and always showed trust in me,” Safia said, adding, “I am very happy that I could live up to my parents’ expectations.”

Safia Javed has “weak lungs” and she requires regular oxygen support