10 Oct
From Nigeria to Gaslini: Praise operated on the heart with the support of Pobic
From Nigeria to Gaslini: Praise underwent heart surgery with the support of Pobic. Three years, a journey from Nigeria to Italy and a path of care for congenital heart disease. On September 28, 2026, Praise underwent heart surgery at the Gaslini Hospital in Genoa. The Pobic ETS Foundation continues to support him and his family. For a child who needs cardiac care, getting to the hospital is a crucial step. When those treatments require a trip to another country, the journey begins long before the intervention. This is the story of Praise, a three-year-old Nigerian boy who arrived at Malpensa Airport on September 7, 2026, to undergo an important course of treatment at the Gaslini Hospital in Genoa. At his side, the Pobic ETS Foundation, which accompanies him along with his family. Praise’s journey and the heart surgery Praise has Down syndrome and congenital heart disease with a septal defect, indicated in the documentation received as CIV. His arrival in Italy allowed the start of the evaluation and treatment process at Gaslini, leading to the heart surgery on September 28, 2026. This was an important and delicate moment for him and his family. It is a milestone that illustrates the importance of being able to access the necessary care and having someone by your side during the journey. Pobic’s commitment continues after the surgery, maintaining support for Praise and his family. Pobic and access to care for children with heart diseases The story of Praise gives a concrete face to Pobic’s commitment to children with heart problems. Through the Open Heart project, Pobic supports access to care for children with severe heart diseases, accompanying them towards specialist interventions. Behind every path there is a child, a family and the need to face complex steps with concrete support. For Praise, this means being accompanied away from home during a particularly delicate phase of their life. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT, WE SAVE LIVES OF DOZENS OF CHILDREN EVERY YEAR. HELP US DO MORE EVERY TIME. Countries 0 Children operated 0 Children visited 0 +
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