Help Children with TB in Vietnam

Dear Friends,

Your support continues to bring hope to children affected by tuberculosis (TB) in Vietnam. Over the last few months, our focus has been on laying the groundwork for the next phase of this project, ensuring strong partnerships and systems are in place so that every donation directly improves the lives of children and their families.

Progress this period

• On July 23, 2025, FIT RD signed a contract with the Vietnam National Lung Hospital, officially recognizing and approving the project for implementation.
• On August 1, 2025, we signed a second contract with the Vinh Long Lung Hospital, making it our first provincial partner.
• On August 19, 2025, a coordination meeting was held at Vinh Long Provincial Lung Hospital, with participation from the Central Lung Hospital, Vinh Long Department of Health, local and regional medical centers, the U.S. CDC, and FIT representatives. The meeting reviewed TB prevention efforts in children, discussed challenges in diagnosis and treatment, and confirmed joint commitment to the project’s successful rollout.
• We are currently negotiating with Bac Ninh (Bac Giang) Lung Hospital to further expand project activities.

What this means for children

These important steps ensure that children with TB, and those at risk, will soon have better access to screening, diagnosis, and treatment services. Families will also receive support with nutrition, transportation, and school fees, helping children complete their treatment while continuing their education.

Looking ahead

Between now and the end of 2025, activities will focus on:

• Expanding screening and treatment for TB and latent TB in children,
• Supporting families with essential costs to reduce barriers to care,
• Gathering lessons learned to strengthen Vietnam’s national TB response.

Your generosity is making all of this possible. By standing with us, you are not only helping children receive life-saving care today, but also giving them the chance to grow up healthy, stay in school, and look forward to a brighter future.

Thank you,

The FIT Team

Links:

• Our website
• Our Facebook page
• Our Youtube channel

In 2024, this project activity was integrated with our another available project focusing on screening and detection of TB and latent TB in children in 2 provinces of Viet Nam. The primary objective of using your donation was to ensure that children who don’t have social health insurance (SHI) being at risk of or suffering from tuberculosis receive timely and accurate diagnostic imaging without financial burden to their families.

Below is the summary of activities in 2024:

1. Number of children not covered by SHI receiving support: 800
2. Locations: Long Ho, Vung Liem, Binh Tan, Tam Binh of Vinh Long province
3. Average cost per X-ray supported: VND 68,300

This support not only contributed to the improved health outcomes of the children involved but also helped to limit the spread of TB by enabling early detection and treatment. The donation has had a direct, measurable impact on the lives of vulnerable children and their families.

We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generous donation in support of children affected by tuberculosis. Your contribution is making a real and lasting difference in the lives of vulnerable children who are battling this serious illness. Supporters like you are the backbone of our mission. Your compassion and generosity inspire us to continue working tirelessly to ensure that every child has the opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive—free from the burden of tuberculosis.

Please follow us on our social media accounts and website below to learn more about our work: 

• Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/FITeV
• Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@tbhelp
• Website: https://tbhelp.org/

Thank you,

FIT Team