Humanitarian Journey 'For Imperfect Children's Shapes'

We met two sisters V, in Dien Chau (Nghe An) on a hot summer day, May 2018, at a screening program for disabilities.

The V sisters are among the unfortunate children whose legs are deformed. This defect causes their motor function to decline, along with an inferiority complex with their peers, hidden deep in their small, clear eyes.

Doctors at Vinh International Hospital perform surgery on a child with motor disabilities. Photo: Kim Chung

Born into a poor family, whose father also suffered from motor disabilities. Both daughters were born with congenital disabilities, and the father's face was filled with worry as he could not afford to treat his children early.

With financial support for surgery from sponsor Zhishan and Nghe An Children's Fund, the two children had successful surgery on their left legs by doctors at Vinh International Hospital in May 2018.

Image of child before and after 1 year of surgery (left leg). Photo: Kim Chung

And this May, in the humanitarian surgery program held annually at Vinh International Hospital, the two children will continue to have their remaining right legs reconstructed. For the doctors and nurses at Vinh International Hospital who have been tirelessly working on the charity journey of “Humanitarian Surgery” over the years, there is no greater happiness than seeing the children’s figures becoming more perfect every day.

Continuing the meaningful humanitarian journey implemented over the past 3 years, from May 22 to May 31,Vinh International Hospital cooperated with Nghe An Provincial Children's Fund and sponsor Zhishan to carry out a humanitarian surgery program for disabled children in Nghe An in 2019.

Doctors at Vinh International Hospital screen children for disabilities. Photo: Kim Chung

The program screened more than 200 children and prescribed surgery for 60 children with various disabilities in the motor organs (X-shaped legs, O-shaped legs, contracted fingers...) and the genitourinary organs (inguinal hernia, hydrocele, undescended testicles...).

All children receive full surgical expenses. In addition, Zhishan Foundation gives gifts and partially covers travel and accommodation expenses for families during their treatment at the hospital.

After surgery, children are continuously monitored through a follow-up schedule for genitourinary surgery. For children with motor disabilities who have had surgery, doctors will instruct them on rehabilitation exercises to help their motor organs develop more normally and completely.

Representatives of the units organizing the program "Humanitarian Surgery" presented gifts to disabled children. Photo: Kim Chung

With 3 years of companionship, Nghe An Children's Fund, sponsor Zhishan and Vinh International Hospital have helped more than 400 children with various congenital malformations.

This is an annual activity to treat and rehabilitate disabled children; bring them a healthy physical and mental life and help them confidently integrate into the community.

Families needing support and advice, please register: 0901 747 173