Achin has an operation

A few months ago the BNN Post featured the emergency case story of Achin, a girl suffering from a rare blood disorder and requires regular blood plasma transfusions.



Following further tests docotors determined it was her spleen that was destroying her plasma cells however the medicine to stop this would in turn destroy her bones. We were then advised the best course of action would be the removal of her spleen.



Achin had the operation in Chiang Rai Hospital and is now recovering well. She will need to visit the hospital again for a follow up visit.



With the removal of her spleen, she will not be able to return to live at the Childlife shelter as the risk of infection is too high. The spleen plays a role in the body's immunity and helps to fight infections. She will now live at the Childlife First House.



We thank several donations from Bangkok and our friends to help Achin to have this operation.