Young Nguyen Tran Gia Bao (born April 22, 2017, from Quang Tri province) is currently fighting a dangerously critical battle for his health. Since early childhood, he has endured a barrage of complex medical conditions. He is presently under intensive care at Hue Central Hospital for end-stage chronic kidney disease (ESRD), complicated by hypertension, heart failure, and pneumonia—life-threatening conditions that demand immediate and specialized medical intervention.

To stay alive, little Gia Bao must undergo grueling peritoneal dialysis four times every week. This exhausting, long-term procedure carries severe health risks and heavily drains his fragile strength and quality of life. Medical experts affirm that his ultimate hope for survival and long-term recovery lies in a kidney transplant—a complex surgical procedure requiring immense financial resources and rigorous post-operative care.

Gia Bao’s family has lived near the poverty line for many years in an economically disadvantaged area. His mother works as a retail sales clerk, earning a modest 8 million VND per month, which must stretch to support a large household of seven. With such limited financial means, pursuing years of continuous medical treatment has become an agonizing hardship. Crucially, the family has never received any substantial external financial aid prior to this crisis.

Even with health insurance coverage, his actual out-of-pocket medical bill has exceeded 84 million VND—not including ongoing care expenses and the significant funding required for a future kidney transplant. This astronomical sum is entirely beyond his family's reach, placing an unbearable financial and emotional toll on his parents.

Facing the critical urgency of his case, the Social Work Department at Hue Central Hospital partnered with the Loving Touch Foundation to evaluate and approve emergency support for Gia Bao. Following a thorough verification process, the Foundation committed to covering his medical treatment costs, lifting a heavy financial weight and ensuring he receives uninterrupted medical care according to his treatment plan.

Attending physicians emphasize that with a successful kidney transplant and proper post-operative care, Nguyen Tran Gia Bao’s health prognosis will improve dramatically, granting him the opportunity to recover and thrive.

Nguyen Tran Gia Bao's story highlights the vital mission of the Loving Touch Foundation in partnering with medical institutions to deliver timely relief to vulnerable young patients. This united effort not only grants children access to life-saving healthcare but also restores faith in a brighter, healthier tomorrow.