A mother from Phu Tho found her child, who was involved in an accident in Nghe An, thanks to Facebook.
(Baonghean.vn) - After nearly a month of searching, thanks to Facebook, the mother learned that her son, who had gone missing from Phu Tho to Nghe An, had been in an accident, was in a deep coma, and was receiving intensive treatment from doctors.
On the afternoon of July 28th, Nghe An Friendship General Hospital completed the discharge procedures for Nguyen Huu Thang, 25 years old, residing in Lam Thao district, Phu Tho province.
In early July 2017, Mr. Thang wandered into Vinh City and was involved in an accident shortly after arriving. He was taken to the emergency room at Nghe An General Hospital by local residents. Since admission, he has been in a deep coma due to a traumatic brain injury and had no identification documents with him.
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| Patient Thang is being cared for by his mother after more than a month in a deep coma at Nghe An General Hospital. Photo: Hoang Yen. |
Although the patient's identity was unknown, the doctors were determined to do their utmost to treat and save the patient's life. The patient received care from nurses and orderlies, including nutrition and personal hygiene, while the Social Assistance Committee provided food and daily necessities such as diapers and towels. During this process, the hospital announced a search for the patient's family through the press and social media.
At the same time, in Phu Tho, the patient's family was also worried and trying everything to find their son. By the evening of July 20th, thanks to information on social media, Mrs. Dung, Thang's mother, learned that her son was in a deep coma and being treated at the Nghe An Friendship General Hospital. Immediately, Mrs. Dung took a bus all night to Nghe An.
“Since my child went missing, my family has been posting missing person notices everywhere. Because he is mentally unstable, he often wanders away; I fear the worst. Whenever someone tells me about an accident or drowning, his older brother goes to look for him. Since he left, I haven't been able to eat or sleep because of worry. My family never imagined he would go so far. After traveling all night to get here, seeing him being cared for and treated by the doctors and nurses, I am deeply moved and incredibly grateful,” Mrs. Dung shared.
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| Patient Thang is recovering well and his family has requested permission to take him back to his hometown for easier care. Photo: Hoang Yen. |
It is known that the patient's family in Phu Tho is classified as a poor household. The family are farmers, the patient's father suffered a stroke and has been bedridden for 16 years; and the patient, Thang, is mentally impaired. Due to the patient's difficult family circumstances, many medical staff have donated to support the patient.
The patient's health condition is currently improving and stable.
Hoang Yen