Victim of a Brain Blood Clot: Rama Valayden, the Miracle

Rama Valayden, a dedicated lawyer and advocate, narrowly escaped death on October 8. His wife, Taslima, recounts the hours of anguish that changed their lives forever.

On that fateful Wednesday, Taslima watched helplessly as her husband struggled. "He’s a miracle. I saw him dying in front of me..." she recalls, trembling at the memory. For several harrowing minutes, she believed she was losing Rama, a champion for the voiceless. Thankfully, he is now stable, but the ordeal he faced transcends any medical explanation.

It was just after noon on an otherwise ordinary day when Rama returned from a court hearing. Taslima was managing the office as usual, unaware that their lives were about to change. "He seemed a bit tired, but I thought it was just work stress," she said. The day before, their daughter Haafizah had expressed concern about her father’s health.

Moments later, while Rama was going over his files, the situation became dire. As a friend brought tea, she noticed something was off: "Madam, he is not well at all."

Panic ensued as Rama's speech slurred and his face reddened. Taslima immediately called Dr. Shamlol for advice. "I had never seen him like that. His eyes were closing, and his face was blank... it was as if life was leaving him."

The doctor’s response was swift: emergency hospitalization. Initially, Rama resisted, insisting on staying home. But a colleague stepped in, urging him to listen to Taslima. They decided on the hospital, but due to a malfunctioning scanner, they headed to C-Care Wellkin Clinic for urgent examination.

Time felt infinite as Taslima drove her husband to the clinic, maintaining her composure while he remained conscious but distant. Once there, the medical staff quickly took charge. Taslima felt overwhelmed and began to silently pray for a miracle.

The diagnosis came: a blood clot in the brain, looming like a sword of Damocles. "I couldn’t believe it. I pleaded with God: not Rama, not him. He is a fighter, a man of faith and justice. I couldn’t accept this as the end for him."

As he was placed in intensive care, family and friends gathered, sending prayers and support. Taslima held his hand, encouraging him to keep fighting for their children and those without a voice.

Days passed in silence as machines monitored him. Taslima was caught in a relentless cycle of worry, never sleeping or eating properly. "I was living the worst moments of my life, but I kept my faith. I told God: ‘Perform a miracle. Rama doesn’t deserve this.’"

Then, the miracle arrived. A second diagnosis revealed there had been no stroke; the clot had dissolved due to extreme stress and fatigue. "When the doctor told me there was no stroke, I cried tears of relief. I thanked God for life itself."

Doctors decided to keep him for a few more days in the hospital for monitoring. After four days, Rama returned home, exhausted and thin but alive, despite rumors of his death circulating on social media. "Only Allah gives life and takes it away. Not them!"

Doctors prescribed a complete month of rest, free from stress, politics, or phone calls. Taslima ensured he was cared for, with meals specially prepared and delivered by friends. "Rama is the voice of the voiceless. Today, we are receiving that support in return," she expressed, overwhelmed by the love from the Mauritian community.

Rama Valayden, a passionate lawyer and advocate for social causes, is a pillar of the Mauritian legal and political landscape, but for his family, he is a beloved husband and father. Despite challenges, he remains determined to serve those in need. Taslima reflects on this experience as a lesson in humility and the fragility of life. "Every day is a chance. I’ve seen my family suffer for me. I won’t waste another second of life."

Now, the Valayden home is filled with prayers, gratitude, and laughter once again. Rama is slowly resuming his life, walking with his sons and focusing on his health, embodying the miracle of life that he represents. "He is alive, and that’s all that matters," Taslima concludes, grateful for the second chance they've received.