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18 month old Esakia from PNG receives life-saving surgery at Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital

18 month old Esakia from PNG receives life-saving surgery at Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital

By Karishma Kumari
11/07/2023

18 month old Caeden Esakia from Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea is grateful to receive a new lease of life after getting a successful surgery at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital.

Esakia’s mother, Raelee Ndramei says her son had breathing problems and was sick when they took him to the hospital in Port Moresby, where they found out that he had heart conditions.

She says she found out about Sai Sanjeevni Children's Heart Hospital through the internet where he got his surgery done on the 6th of July.

Ndramei says she is grateful for Esakia’s gift of life as he is also recovering very fast and well.

She also encourages parents to get their kids checked for early detection and surgeries

She says she is thankful to the Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital for their efforts to save lives and she looks forward to returning home with her son.

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