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Loan Tran

Dear members of the expat-blog and my friends,
I received this message. I don't know if anybody can help in HCMC:

We need urgently the blood donor Group A- (A Negative) for saving the life of Mrs. Angela Ostlender’s husband, who is currently treated at HCMC in the Tim Tam Duc Hospital and also supervised by Dr. Thinh of the Family Medical Practice.
He had a massive heart attack with coma, renal failure and suffers now on a pneumonia. He needs every day a blood transfusion of blood group A negative, so that its state remains stable. The last available blood in HCMC was consumed this morning…. .The doctors just asked to assist them in looking for convenient blood donors.

Unfortunately, no blood can be imported, therefore we are looking for donors on the spot (or donors who would be willing to come to HCMC). Your blood type is A negative or you know someone having it and willing to help, please then directly contact one of the following numbers:

Family Medical Practice HCMC , Dr. Thinh or Ms. Toan:
Tel: 08 3822 7848 ext. 2 then ext. 1

Ben Vien Tim Tam Duc, Dr. Lan Anh ICU
Tel: 08 5411 5411

Mrs. Angela Ostlender
Tel: 0120 5092042

Mrs. Ha My (GIZ Staff)
0916 896 888
It's really a vital question for the survival of her husband! Please pass on this very urgent request to all who might help us as well!
Thank you so much for your kind help!
Angela Ostlender (Mrs.)
P +84 4 37281143
F + 84 4 3728 1141
M + 84 120 509 2042
E angela.ostlender@giz.de
Best regards,
Nguyen, Nguyet Trang (Ms)
GIZ Office Hanoi - Office of the Management Team Secretary

Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH
6th Floor, Hanoi Towers
49 Hai Ba Trung, Hoan Kiem
Hanoi, Vietnam
T +84 4 3934 4951 – 129 / F +84 4 3934 4950 / M +84 934 41 41 44 / M +84 937 18 08 86
trang.nguyen-nguyet@giz.de

missmae

I think I have 0. Im not sure since i never donated blood but my mom is 0 and my dad thinks he is (i believe he doesnt know that there are a and b t). Let me ask my mom and maybe I can help you out

Loan Tran

Thanks a lot. I'm truly appreciated. I already shared it on other forums so hopefully more people can help them out. Have a good time!!! Hugs.

aibiet150204

Loan, that message comes from GBA-VN, right? I thought it was only A-? I dont know if O- can be used instead?

Loan Tran

I received it from my friend so I think if you need more any information please contact directly Ms. Angela. Thanks!!!

Teacher Mark

Thanks for posting this.  I have an A - blood type and have wondered what kind of issues I'd face, were I to need a transfusion while in Vietnam.

They found 70 potential donors:

Dear Mark,

Thank you for responding. I am very glad to say that in a few days, we could find more than 70 potential donors in HCMC! The hospital will contact them in accordance with the needs of my husband.

Thanks again!

Best regards
Angela

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