{
  "id": 6731521,
  "title": "Girl, 4, becomes organ donor in Chiang Mai, giving two patients a new chance at life",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/girl-4-becomes-organ-donor-in-chiang-mai-giving-two-patients-a-new",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-11T06:06:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/chiang-mai/girl-4-becomes-organ-donor-in-chiang-mai-giving-two-patients-a-new-chance-at-life"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring incident at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand, a 4-year-old girl named Nong Sunna has become an organ donor, bestowing a new lease on life to two awaiting transplant patients. Tragically, Nong Sunna passed away after a severe accident and was subsequently declared brain dead. Her family, however, honored her memory by giving consent for organ donation, making her the 53rd organ donor at the hospital.\n\nThe Organ Donation Center of the Thai Red Cross Society, in collaboration with the hospital, successfully transplanted both of Nong Sunna's kidneys, breathing new life into two patients who had been waiting for a suitable donor. This selfless act has been lauded by the medical community, with the hospital expressing immense gratitude to Nong Sunna’s family for transforming their profound loss into a beacon of hope for others.\n\nIt is crucial to note that in Thailand, organ donation requires family consent even if the donor has registered prior to their passing, highlighting the vital role families play in this process. The Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the hospital ensured the entire procedure was carried out with the utmost dignity and care.\n\nFor those interested in registering as organ donors, several avenues are available: the Organ Donation and Transplant Center located on the 8th floor of Sujinno Building at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital; the Organ Donation and Transplant Center's app operated by the Thai Red Cross Society; and the Eye Bank, situated on the 12th floor of Sujinno Building within the Department of Ophthalmology.",
  "summary": "Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital says Nong Sunna, declared brain dead after an accident, is its 53rd organ donor. Her family agreed to give both kidneys to patients on the waiting list. The story Girl, 4, becomes organ donor in Chiang Mai, giving two patients a new chance at life as seen on Thaiger News .",
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}