Baby Nguyen Tue An (born July 2025, from Nghe An province) is currently receiving care at Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital following a diagnosis of an atrial septal defect (ASD) and patent ductus arteriosus (PDA)—two congenital heart defects that pose serious risks to her health without timely intervention.

Ever since she entered the world, Tue An has struggled with poor feeding, persistent fatigue, and repeated hospital admissions for severe pneumonia. Despite conservative medical treatment, her condition failed to show significant improvement. Following detailed examinations, doctors determined that corrective heart surgery is urgently needed to give her the chance to grow up healthy like other children her age.

Tue An’s family background breaks the hearts of all who hear it. Her parents are farmers earning a modest income of roughly 3 million VND per month, officially living near the poverty line. After 18 long years of struggling with infertility, they finally welcomed twins in 2025 through assisted reproductive technology. Yet, amidst the long-awaited joy, tragedy struck when one of their precious newborns was diagnosed with a severe congenital heart defect requiring early intervention.

According to her medical plan, Tue An requires heart surgery with an estimated hospital stay of 14 to 20 days. While health insurance covers a significant portion of the cost, her parents still need approximately 25 million VND for specialized testing and non-covered medical supplies. For a struggling farming couple, this sum remains far beyond their reach.

Recognizing their plight, the Social Work Department of Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital partnered with the Loving Touch Foundation to rally support for the baby. Community generosity will ensure Tue An receives her life-saving operation at the right moment, keeping her journey toward a healthy life alive.

Medical experts remain optimistic about her recovery, noting a highly positive prognosis if surgery is performed in time. Once her heart defects are fully repaired, she will be able to grow up normally and experience a happy, fulfilling childhood.

Little Nguyen Tue An's story stands as a poignant reminder of the power of community compassion for families facing devastating hardship. Every act of support offered today builds the foundation for a healthier, brighter new beginning in her life.