Saved from critical illness, 76-year-old S'porean man pledges $19k yearly to China hospital
A 76-year-old Singaporean man who fell critically ill while travelling in Xinjiang, China, has pledged to donate 100,000 yuan (S$19,130) annually to the hospital that treated him, in appreciation of the medical team's efforts.Xu Senfu (transliteration) developed severe breathing difficulties during his trip, and his condition rapidly deteriorated before he was rushed to a local hospital, reported China Daily.Medical examinations found that he was suffering from a condition affecting the left side of his heart, alongside several underlying health issues, including diabetes, high potassium levels and liver disease.Given the severity of his condition, he was immediately admitted to the intensive care unit for close monitoring and treatment.After a week of intensive care, it was reported that his vital signs gradually stabilised, but Xu continued to experience symptoms including diarrhoea, severe thirst and abdominal bloating.To overcome these complications, the hospital subsequently sought the expertise of a traditional Chinese medicine doctor from a hospital in Shanghai, who was assisting medical teams in Xinjiang.