Congenital Heart Surgery for All

THE PROBLEM

Every child has a right to healthcare.

Congenital Heart Defects (CHD) are the most common birth defect -  affecting 1 in 100 babies. CHDs are among the top causes of infant mortality worldwide. Some common examples are septal defects (aka "hole in the heart"), leaky valves or malformed heart chambers. In most cases, the cause of CHD is unknown - it cannot be prevented by vaccination or improved nutrition.

In Malaysia, nearly 5,000 babies are born with a CHD every year. Of these, 3,000 will need to undergo surgery at least once - some will require life-saving surgery before their first year of life, and some will require surgery more than once in their lifetime. 

Advancements in medicine and surgical techniques have meant that now more and more babies born with CHD live to adulthood. However, 9 out of 10 children in the world live in an area without access to necessary heart care - leading to children dying preventable deaths.

Malaysia faces a few challenges in providing congenital heart care. Some major ones are unbearably long waiting lists in government hospitals, a limited number of heart care centres and specialists per population and expensive treatment and surgical costs. 

THE SOLUTION

Congenital Heart Surgery for All is our flagship program that provides funding for surgery and treatment costs for patients with congenital heart disease from underprivileged families in
Malaysia.

Through partnerships with cardiac care centres, we are able to expediate life-saving surgeries for selected patients from B40 families at reputable private hospitals in the country.
Not only are we able to provide life-saving care for the people who need it most, our program also allows us to empower the local paediatric heart care systems within the country – for
the benefit of all.

Thanks to donations from generous companies and individuals, since 2020 we have managed to fund surgeries for six patients from underprivileged families, with costs totalling more than RM100,000.

We are always working towards expanding our program even further – because no one should be left behind. To do that, we are going to need your help. 

THE IMPACT

We mean it when we say our program is Congenital Heart Surgery for ALL.

Through your donation, we will be able to fund congenital heart surgeries for even more children in Malaysia. Our aim is that every child in Malaysia who requires a congenital heart surgery can receive timely, appropriate care - regardless of financial status, because health care is a human right.

Congenital heart surgery is not a luxury treatment - it is life-saving care, care that improves quality of life. All children deserve a right to congenital heart care - the right to grow healthy, full lives; the right to reach their full potential to become people who can contribute freely to society. 

Let's make a difference today.

Goal Breakdown

Goal 1 - Congenital Heart Surgery for 1 patient. Amount Needed: MYR35,000.00

Goal 2 - Congenital Heart Surgery for 5 patients. Amount Needed: MYR175,000.00

Goal 3 - . Amount Needed: MYR

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