By maria elena di fazio | Intrnational Development
Congenital Heart Difects (CHD) is the most common cause of major congenital anomalies, representing a major global health problem. An estimated 1 million children is born every year affected by heart diseases. The «Children’sHeart» Program aimsatreducing the mortality rate in developing countries of children affected by congenital or rheumatic heart diseases, with particular attention to the less privileged population. The first two mission this year have taken place in Myanmar in Yankin Children Hospital (Yangon) and Cambogia during the last week of October
Myanmar: Mission Bambini's medical team consisted of four volunteer professionals from the United Kingdom: a cardiac surgeon, a cardiologist, an anesthesiologist and an intensive care doctor.In collaboration with local doctors, 9 children, between 2 and 10 years old with congenital heart disease, were treated and saved. During the week, the cardiologist visited 40 children to determine the stage of congenital heart disease in everyone.
Our great medical team is leaving in a few days to reach other children needing help and treatments!
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