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Four-Year-Old Girl Becomes Organ Donor at Chiang Mai University Hospital
A four-year-old girl, who dreamed of becoming a doctor, has saved two lives through organ donation following a tragic accident.
According to a report by Khaosod Online on September 11, 2026, a four-year-old girl known as 'Nong Sanna' has been honored as an organ donor at Maharaj Nakorn Chiang Mai Hospital. The child, who had expressed a childhood dream of becoming a physician, passed away following an accident that resulted in brain death.
In a significant act of generosity, her family consented to the donation of her kidneys. The Faculty of Medicine at Chiang Mai University, in collaboration with the Thai Red Cross Organ Donation Centre, confirmed that the donation successfully provided life-saving transplants for two patients on the national waiting list. Nong Sanna is recognized as the 53rd organ donor at the facility.
For residents and visitors in Thailand, this story highlights the ongoing efforts of the Thai Red Cross and major university hospitals in managing organ transplantation programs. While this event underscores the medical capabilities within Chiang Mai’s healthcare system, it remains a private matter for the grieving family. No further details regarding the recipients or the specific circumstances of the accident have been disclosed by the hospital. The medical community has publicly expressed its gratitude to the family for their decision to transform a personal tragedy into a life-saving opportunity for others.
