Rani Soetjiati Faces Unbearable Medical Costs Following Devastating Health Setback
A family in Singapore is reaching out for assistance after their beloved 92-year-old grandmother, Rani Soetjiati, suffered a severe stroke that has left her unable to speak or move. Once a pillar of strength and support for her family, Rani now finds herself in urgent need of care, and her relatives are struggling to meet the growing medical expenses.
Rani, who moved to Singapore decades ago, has always been the heart of her family, providing love and support without hesitation. Despite her own health issues as she grew older, she continued to selflessly care for others. However, as a long-term visit pass holder and not a Singapore citizen, Rani is ineligible for most local financial aid programmes, leaving her family in a state of heartbreak.
On February 5, 2025, Rani was admitted to Changi General Hospital for what was initially thought to be a mild lung infection. Unfortunately, her condition took a turn for the worse. On February 8, her family received the devastating news that she had suffered a major stroke. The cause of the stroke remains unclear, but it has left Rani requiring full-time care in a geriatric ward after being transferred from the Acute Stroke Unit.
The family’s financial strain has been exacerbated by rapidly accumulating medical bills, now amounting to S$42,000 and expected to exceed S$80,000. Prior to her stroke, Rani had been hesitant to seek medical treatment due to the financial burden it would place on her family, often expressing concerns about the high costs of healthcare. Despite efforts to secure permanent residency for Rani, delays and eventual rejection have left her without access to any government financial assistance.
To help cover her medical expenses, the family is urgently seeking donations. Every penny raised will go directly towards her hospital bills and ensuring that Rani receives the necessary care in this critical time. Donations will be managed by Give.Asia and paid directly to the hospital to support her ongoing treatment.
