UP: Girl Who Took Class X Exams With Oxygen Cylinder Scores 69% & Proves Hard Work Always Pays

Safia Javed has been suffering from severe lung disease for the past five years and yet she braved poor health to appear for class X exams of the UP Board accompanied by an oxygen cylinder. Her hard work paid off as the 16-year-old girl managed to secure 69 per cent.

She scored 82 marks in drawing, 77 in English and 68 in Social Science.

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Javed's father Sarvar told TOI, "Her books and studies seemed to be the secret behind her improving health".

Safia - the eldest among three siblings - has "weak lungs" and she requires regular oxygen support. She was also bedridden for several months.

Hailing from Barreily, Javed's father works in Noida and took leave from work to be with his daughter during her exams.

He added, Ą°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."

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"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,"

Javed's uncle Zabi Ahmad gave all the credit to her parents for constantly ensuring that the 16-year-old girl stays motivated despite her health conditions.

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Safia Javed said, "My parents supported me a lot and always showed trust in me. I am very happy that I could live up to my parents' expectations."