Organ and tissue donation: Giving is forever.

Donating human tissues and organs is not only a noble act, but also the highest symbol of compassion, where death is no longer the end but becomes the beginning of new lives.

Staff and employees of Thai Binh General Hospital register to donate tissues and organs.

"A miracle in real life"

During the 2026 Lunar New Year, the story of a male patient in the province who donated his organs after brain death touched many hearts. The 21-year-old patient donated his heart, liver, and kidneys, bringing hope for a new lease on life to four people. His heart was transplanted to an 18-year-old male patient; his liver to a 48-year-old male with cirrhosis and hepatitis B; and his kidneys to two male patients who had been undergoing dialysis for many years. These donated organs brought hope and joy to the patients who were teetering on the brink of life and death.

Stories of organ and tissue donation are not uncommon in the province. Many years ago, the story of a stepmother donating a kidney to her stepson in the former Nguyen Xa commune (now Vu Phuc ward) touched many hearts with its portrayal of sacred maternal love. Although not the biological mother, she was willing to donate a part of her body to give life to her husband's child.

Each successful organ transplant marks another medical miracle in Vietnam and multiplies the noble acts of compassion in the community. More significantly, it's the moment when lives are given a chance at rebirth, leaving the hospital bed with happy smiles. Associate Professor, Dr. Dong Van He, Director of the National Organ Transplant Coordination Center, stated: In recent years, Vietnam has performed an average of 1,000 organ transplants annually, with over 1,360 transplants expected in 2025. Each organ donor gives a chance at life to many others. But to achieve these noble acts, we need a crucial foundation: understanding, trust, and widespread awareness within the community so that more people have the opportunity to receive organ transplants and preserve their lives.

Doctors and medical staff at Thai Binh General Hospital receive registration cards for organ and tissue donation.

Multiply acts of compassion and create opportunities for the sick.

Continuing their journey of compassion and multiplying noble acts for community health, hundreds of doctors and medical staff at Thai Binh General Hospital recently registered to donate tissues and organs. "Giving to receive forever," they are ready to donate whatever they can from their bodies after death to give patients a chance at life. Dr. Nguyen Quan Duy, from the Neurosurgery and Spinal Surgery Department of Thai Binh General Hospital, shared: "Working in the medical field, specializing in neurosurgery, I have encountered many cases of traumatic brain injury and vegetative states that were saved thanks to donated tissues and organs. Therefore, when the hospital launched this initiative, I immediately registered to donate everything I could, so that when I pass away, I can open up a chance at life for others."

Dr. Ha Trung Kien, Director of Thai Binh General Hospital, said: "At Thai Binh General Hospital, on average, hundreds of patients each year require hemodialysis to sustain their lives, and this number is steadily increasing. Faced with this suffering, Thai Binh General Hospital has been preparing a systematic plan, aiming to successfully perform its first kidney transplant in 2027. However, even the most modern techniques become meaningless without a source of donated organs. Through this launch ceremony for registering to donate tissues and organs, we hope that medical staff will contribute to further enhancing the fine traditions of our homeland and the ethical medical work of the hospital."

The joy of a female nurse at Thai Binh General Hospital upon receiving her organ and tissue donation registration card.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dong Van He further shared: The exemplary leadership of medical staff is the key to changing community awareness. People will have more faith when doctors – those who best understand the value of life – are willing to register to donate organs. Each registration form today may not save anyone immediately, but they are "seeds of hope." When nurtured by the exemplary conduct of medical staff, with proper communication, and with the support of the community, those seeds will sprout and grow strong.

Currently in Vietnam, many people are waiting for organ transplants. These include kidney failure patients requiring weekly dialysis, heart failure patients, end-stage cirrhosis patients, and visually impaired patients with damaged corneas. However, the supply of donated tissues and organs is scarce compared to the demand for transplants. Therefore, today's acts of kindness offer hope, allowing these hearts to continue beating.

Hoang Lanh

Source: https://baohungyen.vn/hien-tang-mo-tang-cho-di-la-con-mai-3194776.html