Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoa - Chairman of the Association for the Support of Poor Patients in Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Special Zone, along with philanthropists, presented assistance to dialysis patients at Phu Quoc Medical Center. Photo: BAO KHANH
For many, hospitals are simply places of treatment, places they visit and leave, but for kidney disease patients, it's a place they'll be connected to for life. Three times a week, they regularly go to the hospital for dialysis, an indispensable life-sustaining therapy. It is in these seemingly bleak circumstances that human kindness shines brighter than ever. Every word of inquiry, a small act of kindness, or a little material support warms the hearts of those struggling against the disease.
One drizzly weekend morning, we arrived at the dialysis unit of Phu Quoc Medical Center. It wasn't quite daylight yet, but many patients were busy preparing for their regular dialysis sessions. These kidney failure patients were of various ages, from ambitious young people to those over 60. Some had only recently begun treatment, while others had been receiving treatment here for many years.
Ms. Huynh Thi Gai Hanh, residing in Rach Ham neighborhood, Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone, undergoes dialysis three times a week. Her family, already impoverished, is now facing even greater hardship. Her face, weathered and weary from the upcoming dialysis session, reflects emotionally: "If I hadn't received financial assistance, I probably wouldn't have been able to endure this long." Ms. Hanh has been on dialysis for over a year, her health severely weakened by illness. She has a history of diabetes and hypertension, with kidney failure complications since 2024. Her family is classified as poor; her daughter also underwent dialysis but passed away, and now Ms. Hanh, despite her illness, must care for two young grandchildren. Life is a daily struggle for Ms. Hanh, but the warmth of human kindness gives her strength.
Having just finished her dialysis session this week, Ms. Truong Kim Phuong, residing in Ward 2, Phu Quoc Special Economic Zone, tearfully told us: “For the past 10 years, my life has depended solely on medication and medical equipment. Back then, when I was healthier, I helped my mother sell fruit and farm produce, but now my health is deteriorating, and I can only stay at home. Recently, Mr. Hoa and other benefactors have been supporting me with the cost of dialysis, and I am extremely grateful.”
To date, dozens of patients have received material support and moral encouragement from philanthropists mobilized by Mr. Dang Ngoc Hoa, Chairman of the Association for the Support of Poor Patients in Duong Dong, Phu Quoc Special Zone, throughout their treatment at the Phu Quoc Medical Center. According to Mr. Hoa, kidney dialysis patients have to endure each painful episode in their hospital beds amidst loneliness and poverty. No matter how rich or well-off they are, living with the disease for life will eventually lead to hardship. For those who are already poor, the disease will make their suffering even greater.
"That's why I leverage my connections to connect with philanthropists who can provide financial support for patients. Although the amount isn't large, it helps alleviate some of the burden during dialysis. Each patient we reach has a unique situation and fate, but they all share the same suffering from illness, exhaustion, and emotional distress. Understanding this, I and other philanthropists strive to utilize as many resources as possible to help them," Mr. Hoa shared.
With deep understanding, empathy, and concern for the plight of each patient, Mr. Hoa strives each month to connect with and support the treatment costs for dozens of underprivileged dialysis patients, giving them the motivation to fight this disease. "I hope that each month more people will contribute so that we can help more people suffering from this serious illness," Mr. Hoa hopes.
Source: https://baoangiang.com.vn/am-long-benh-nhan-chay-than-a464943.html
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