Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper and Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi on May 6 presented a symbolic donation board worth VND 424,645,156 (approximately USD 16,700) to the family of Pham Ngoc Quang from Ban Nguyen Commune, Phu Tho Province.
The amount was contributed by Dantri readers after the newspaper published Quang’s story.
A Dantri reporter and staff from Bach Mai Hospital's Social Work Department present a symbolic plaque for VND 424.6 million, donated by readers, to Nguyen Thi Tam, Quang's mother.
Pham Ngoc Quang was admitted to hospital in mid February 2026 in critical condition, suffering from coughing up blood, acute respiratory failure, septic shock and severe pneumonia that progressed into acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiple organ failure.
Doctors had to place Quang on a ventilator, perform continuous dialysis and apply ECMO, the highest level life support technique used for critically ill patients. Treatment costs were estimated at VND 20-30 million (approximately USD 780-1,170) per day after health insurance coverage.
The family’s financial situation was extremely difficult, making the medical expenses far beyond their means.
Tam thanks doctors, medical staff, Dantri readers and benefactors for helping her family through its most difficult period (Photo: Huong Hong).
In addition to donations sent through Dantri, Quang’s family also received more than VND 300 million (approximately USD 11,800) from benefactors, relatives, friends, the school and local authorities, including VND 20 million (approximately USD 780) from the Thien Tam Foundation.
Total support from Dantri readers and donors has now exceeded VND 720 million (approximately USD 28,300).
Nguyen Thi Tam, Quang’s mother, said emotionally: “Our family is deeply grateful to the doctors, Dantri readers and everyone who helped my son during the most difficult time. Without them, perhaps my child would not have had another chance.”
Quang has now passed the critical stage and has been transferred to a lower-level hospital for continued treatment (Photo: Huong Hong).
After a period of intensive treatment, Quang has now overcome the critical stage. His vital signs have gradually stabilised and he has been transferred to a lower level hospital for continued treatment.