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Filipina Domestic Worker Teresita Successfully Recovers from Heart Surgery

Updated: Feb 23

Teresita Bautista Ganaden, a Filipina domestic worker based in Hong Kong, has undergone a successful heart surgery and is now in a stable condition. The news of her successful operation was shared with the Filipino community through a post on the Facebook page of the Social Justice for Migrant Workers organization.

The post, made by Alma Bangayan, an administrator of the organization, requested prayers for Teresita before her bypass operation at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai. Bangayan personally reached out to Teresita, assuring her that her strong faith in God would help her through the procedure.



Following the surgery, Bangayan visited Teresita and was delighted to hear that the operation had been successful. In a messenger chat, Teresita informed Bangayan that the operation had taken place on Monday and that she was still in the hospital, awaiting discharge. Although she admitted to feeling weak, she expressed gratitude that the surgery had been performed through a less invasive method, with a tube inserted through her arm instead of opening her up.


Teresita, who is 54 years old, also mentioned that her employer of three years and three months had been supportive throughout her medical journey. However, she emphasized the importance of continued prayers and assistance as she embarks on her recovery process.


The Filipino community in Hong Kong is relieved to hear that Teresita's surgery went well and that she is now on the path to recovery. Her story serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by migrant workers and the importance of support and solidarity within the community.



菲律賓家庭傭工Teresita成功康復心臟手術



菲律賓家庭傭工Teresita Bautista Ganaden在香港接受的心臟手術非常成功,目前已經康復穩定。她的手術成功的消息通過社會正義運動組織的Facebook頁面與菲律賓社區分享。


該組織的管理員Alma Bangayan在帖子中請求大家為Teresita在位於灣仔的Ruttonjee醫院進行搭橋手術之前祈禱。Bangayan親自向Teresita表示,她對上帝的堅定信仰將幫助她度過手術。


手術結束後,Bangayan探望了Teresita,並非常高興地得知手術非常成功。Teresita在一次訊息聊天中告訴Bangayan,手術是在週一進行的,她目前還在醫院等待出院。她承認自己感覺虛弱,但對於手術是通過較少侵入性的方式進行(通過手臂插入管子而不是開腹)感到感激。


Teresita,今年54歲,還提到她的僱主在她的整個醫療過程中一直給予支持。然而,她強調在她的康復過程中持續祈禱和援助的重要性。


香港的菲律賓社區對於Teresita的手術順利進行並且她現在正在康復的消息感到欣慰。她的故事提醒了我們移民工人所面臨的挑戰,以及社區支持和團結的重要性。



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