Health · March 2026
Three patients who could not be operated on locally
During the Nong Khiaw medical mission in early March 2026, a fundraiser was launched for three cases too serious to be treated locally.
In early March 2026, NK Seeds' third medical mission was in full swing at Nong Khiaw hospital. In just a few days, more than 1,000 patients had already been treated. But some cases need more serious procedures that cannot be carried out locally.
To help these patients, a fundraiser was set up. On 4 March, NK Seeds introduced three of them.
Three cases, three operations
A 6-year-old child
Born with spina bifida, the child needs surgery in Vientiane. Estimated cost: €2,000.
One, 44
A large goitre seriously affects daily life. Surgery is needed. Estimated cost: €700.
Kham, 26
Injured in the eye while working in the fields. Without prompt treatment, he could lose his sight. Estimated cost: €800.
These operations can change their lives.
When the local hospital is not enough
During NK Seeds' medical missions, most patients are treated on site. When a case is too serious, the patient can be transferred to Vientiane or Luang Prabang: for a cleft lip, spina bifida, goitres or prolapse, for example.
The Nong Khiaw mission ended on 7 March 2026, with 1,972 patients treated, from 40 villages. For these three cases, every donation, however small, could make a real difference.
February 2026: the 3rd medical mission begins at Nong Khiaw hospital.
Told from an NK Seeds Instagram post of 4 March 2026 and the Medical missions page.
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