In a tragic event at Hospital E in Hanoi, nurse Lo Thi Thuy Linh donated her organs after succumbing to brain death at the age of 40. She worked in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Department and experienced a sudden cardiac arrest in March. Despite efforts to revive her, she ultimately passed away. Her family made the decision to donate her organs, which saved the lives of four people in need.
The organ donation process involved multiple hospitals, including Viet Duc and 108, with a team of doctors and experts working together to successfully transplant Thuy Linh’s organs into four recipients. The procedures included a heart transplant, two kidney transplants, and a liver transplant, all of which were successful. The patients who received the organs have since recovered and regained their health.
Thuy Linh’s father, Mr. Lo Manh Hoi, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to help others through his daughter’s donation. He received posthumous recognition for Thuy Linh’s selfless act with the Medal “For People’s Health.” The Minister of Health commended her actions as an example of the positive impact of organ donation on society.
Organ transplantation is a vital treatment option for patients with life-threatening conditions. While progress has been made in Vietnam in recent years, there is still a need to increase awareness and participation in organ donation programs. The Ministry of Health is working to expand the network of hospitals capable of diagnosing brain death and facilitating organ donation to meet the growing demand.
As the country continues to face a shortage of donor organs, initiatives like Thuy Linh’s donation serve as an important reminder of the impact of organ transplantation on saving lives. Through education and outreach efforts, more individuals are encouraged to register as organ donors to provide hope for those in need of life-saving transplants.
Thuy Linh’s legacy will live on through her selfless act that saved four lives and inspired others to follow suit.
The Ministry of Health also commended Thuy Linh’s actions as an example
