Ninh Thuan: charity programme saves 400 children with heart diseases
The Association for Sponsorship of Poor Patients of Ninh Thuan Province has supported 401 children with congenital heart diseases over the past nine years.
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The operations, 393 conducted domestically and eight in the Republic of Korea, cost a total VND29.5 billion (US$1.3 million).
Addressing the event, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Le Van Binh called on organisations, units and individuals from the province and other localities to aid poor and needy patients, particularly children with congenital heart diseases.
On the occasion, more than VND1.3 billion (US$57,200) was raised to help more needy child patients.
Nine units and six individuals were honoured during the event for their contributions to the charity work.
The association also presented 20 scholarships and some 200 gifts to needy children.
