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A 13-year-old girl in Hong Kong needs a heart and lung transplant due to heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.

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A 13-year-old girl named Ching Ching in Hong Kong is critically ill and in urgent need of a heart and lung transplant. She suffers from both pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, conditions that have left her in a life-threatening state. Her parents have made an emotional public appeal for organ donors, hoping for a "miracle" to save their daughter's life, as she fears she will not be able to return home. The Hong Kong Hospital Authority has echoed this urgent appeal, highlighting the critical need for a compatible donor. This situation underscores the severe impact of advanced heart failure and the ongoing challenges in organ donation, particularly for complex cases requiring multiple organ transplants. The case has garnered significant public attention, emphasizing the desperate need for life-saving organ donations for critically ill patients.
Last updated: July 3, 2026