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Hong Kong authorities seek heart transplant for infant Rufus

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Hong Kong health authorities have issued an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old infant named Rufus. The baby is in critical condition at Hong Kong Children's Hospital, suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy and requiring a left ventricular assist device. In addition to local efforts, the Hospital Authority will seek assistance from mainland China for a suitable heart donation through established cross-boundary mechanisms. AI

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Hong Kong authorities seek heart transplant for infant Rufus

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Jess Ma ·

    Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities say

    Hong Kong health authorities have made an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old boy in a critical condition, saying the Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China soon. An authority spokesman said on Tuesday evening that six-month-old Rufu…

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