As a result of a previous hip surgery, Kibtia was left with permanent nerve damage which lead to Foot Drop - the term given to muscular weakness or paralysis that makes it difficult to lift your foot or toes.
Due to her condition not being managed correctly, she developed a heel ulcer and sought medical help from her local surgery. Three years of being passed from doctor to doctor, incorrect diagnosis, treatments and medication she didn’t need meant Kibita’s condition became chronic.
Kibita came across founding icpm partner Dr. Aisha Wajahat’s website, the only qualified podiatrist working in Pakistan at the time. She traveled over four hours (ironically, on foot) with her toddler in tow. At the hospital, Aisha was able to give Kibita the vital treatment she needed - saving her foot from being amputated.
The diagnosis and treatment Kibita received was life-altering, meaning she could continue to provide for her family. For Aisha, this was the catalyst for starting icpm.
