Nguyen Kim Hoa
Last week we visited one cardiac patient in Thang Binh district which is 70km from Hoi An. Hoa is a 43 year old woman who was diagnosed with Congenital Heart Disease 5 years ago, when the condition was already severe. The doctor in the local hospital did not recommend surgery and prescribed medication. Her condition has recently deteriorated. She went to Da Nang hospital and the doctors have recommended surgery as soon as possible.
Unfortunately her husband then died unexpectedly. Hoa’s family includes 1 child she had with her husband and 2 from her husband’s previous marriage. One daughter is married and lives elsewhere, her remaining 17 year old son and 13 year old daughter live with her. Hoa works as a farmer to generate income to support her and the 3 children.
While Hoa is in hospital her son will support her, leaving the young daughter alone at home. She hopes she can ask her neighbors for assistance.
Hoa’s surgery costs $2,200USD, insurance covered some of this and Hoa borrowed some more.
VNHIP were able to provide her with the remainder of the money, $750USD for her heart surgery.
The surgery was completed on July 17, 2016. Hoa is now doing well and will be back to work soon.
Unfortunately her husband then died unexpectedly. Hoa’s family includes 1 child she had with her husband and 2 from her husband’s previous marriage. One daughter is married and lives elsewhere, her remaining 17 year old son and 13 year old daughter live with her. Hoa works as a farmer to generate income to support her and the 3 children.
While Hoa is in hospital her son will support her, leaving the young daughter alone at home. She hopes she can ask her neighbors for assistance.
Hoa’s surgery costs $2,200USD, insurance covered some of this and Hoa borrowed some more.
VNHIP were able to provide her with the remainder of the money, $750USD for her heart surgery.
The surgery was completed on July 17, 2016. Hoa is now doing well and will be back to work soon.