LIFESTART FOUNDATION DONATES OVER 1.82 BILLION VND TO ENHANCE PEDIATRIC CARE AT DA NANG HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN

Da Nang, Vietnam (November 2024) - Lifestart Foundation, an Australian organization dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children, has recently partnered with the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations to deliver an impactful donation of advanced medical equipment, fresh milk, furniture and children's books to Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children. Valued at over 1.82 billion VND, this donation aims to elevate healthcare quality for pediatric and obstetric patients across Central Vietnam.

Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children has been a leading healthcare facility since its establishment in mid-2012, providing specialized obstetric and pediatric care not only to Da Nang but also to the broader Central and Central Highlands regions. With 38 departments, and 1,510 beds, the hospital serves women and children with serious health conditions. As patient numbers continue to grow, the hospital's demand for advanced medical equipment has also increased to meet the needs of effective diagnosis and treatment.

Beyond medical needs, many pediatric patients at the hospital face challenging circumstances, often requiring long-term treatment. To support their full recovery, both physically and emotionally, essential resources like nutritional milk and a playroom are crucial. 

Recognizing this, Lifestart Foundation has committed to providing resources that enhance both the quality of medical care and the overall well-being of these young patients during their hospital stay. Karen Leonard OAM, founder of Lifestart Foundation announced this major donation to Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children. The donation includes critical medical equipment worth approximately 1.81 billion VND, consisting of a five-parameter patient monitors (model PVM-4761), four infusion pumps (Terumo model: TE-LF630/TE*LF630N03), a soft-tissue biopsy gun (Magnum MG1522), a general ultrasound machine (Model Versana Balance) and a cutting-edge 32-channel video EEG machine (Model EEG32U). 

This equipment was allocated to the hospital's key departments, including the Pediatric General Department and the Department of Diagnostic Imaging, to directly enhance their diagnostic and treatment capacities.

In addition to the medical equipment, Lifestart Foundation provided 720 packets of fresh milk, 50 chairs, 79 children's storybooks and 252 coloring books to bring added support to the hospital's youngest patients. 

Ms. Karen Leonard OAM emphasized the organization's commitment to the community: "This project is vital for enhancing healthcare services for pediatric and obstetric patients at Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children. With this support, Lifestart Foundation hopes that the medical equipment will be utilized to its fullest potential, reducing overcrowding and helping patients in the Central and Central Highlands regions avoid traveling long distances for treatment. Our mission is to make a meaningful impact on the lives of these children, improving their health and quality of life while supporting a brighter future for the younger generations of Vietnam."

Speaking at the donation ceremony, Associate Professor, Doctor Tran Thi Hoang, Deputy Director of Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children, on behalf of the hospital's management board expressed her sincere gratitude to Lifestart Foundation for their generous donation of essential medical equipment. She highlighted the importance of this support in improving the hospital's capacity to care for children and assured the public that the hospital will utilize the equipment effectively to enhance patient care and improve overall healthcare services.

On behalf of the Da Nang Union of Friendship Organizations, Vice President Mr. Pham Huu Hoa acknowledged with appreciation to Lifestart Foundation for the invaluable contributions to the city and expressed his hope for a continued partnership with Lifestart Foundation in improving the quality of medical care at Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children in particular and creating a brighter future for the people of Da Nang in general.

In the photo: Associate Professor, Doctor Tran Thi Hoang, Deputy Director of Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children (holding the signboard); Ms. Nguyen Thi Cam Nhung, Representative of the Lifestart Foundation (holding flowers); Mr. Pham Huu Hoa, Vice Chairman of the Union of Friendship Organizations of Da Nang City (in a black suit); and the staff of Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children.

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Lifestart Foundation's dedication to the Vietnamese community extends beyond this donation. In December 2023, the organization distributed 1,440 packets of fresh milk to 80 disadvantaged children at the Pediatrics Department of Quang Nam Regional General Hospital. In 2021, it provided 200 free meals to patients at Hoi An General Hospital. Additionally, Lifestart Foundation has completed a Clean Water Project initiative in mountainous areas of Quang Nam, installing 38 water filtration systems in schools. This project, valued at over 1.75 billion VND, provides safe drinking water for more than 10,200 students and teachers, furthering their mission to enhance the quality of life and health for children across Central Vietnam.

Through its sustained commitment to community support, Lifestart Foundation continues to ensure improved healthcare and brighter futures for Vietnamese children, creating lasting change in countless lives.

*About Lifestart Foundation:

Founded in 2000 by Australian Karen Leonard OAM and supported by dedicated volunteers, Lifestart Foundation is a grassroots, not-for-profit charity that helps disadvantaged Vietnamese families become self-sufficient. Through its Education Scholarships and Housing Improvement projects, it has invested over 33 Billion VND in the youth of Central Vietnam.

*Contact information:

Lifestart Foundation

175 Ly Thai To Street, Cam Chau Ward, Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province

Website: www.lifestartfoundation.org.au 

Telephone: +84(0)76 402 7402

Email:

admin@lifestartfoundation.org.au - Ms. Nhung (Education Scholarship & Housing Project Manager)

uyen@lifestartfoundation.org.au - Ms. Uyen (Education Scholarship & Administration Officer)