Doctors are pleased with the outcome and Vanessa is progressing well.
The focus now is on encouraging her to eat and drink a little more to help build her strength and support her recovery.
Her Dad Ino continues to be well supported by the Eastern Region team along with Marzieh and Eugene from the Timorese community, who have both been a wonderful support to Vanessa and Eno.
Mothers of patients from two different countries met recently as one headed home through Brisbane Airport following treatment.
After five weeks in Sydney, we recently said goodbye to Vanessa and her dad Ino as they began their journey home to Timor-Leste.
Brenden, aged 12, is recovering at Auckland’s Starship Children’s Hospital from successful heart surgery to repair damage caused by rheumatic fever.
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