Currently, the last two patients remain under care at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital and are expected to be discharged soon. 

All the children are being closely monitored by PMA's in-country locum paediatrician, Dr Maryanne Kora’ai. She will continue to receive support from the Hearts4Kids team and the Colonial War Memorial Hospital (CWM). 

“I am extremely happy with the status of our patients. Everything has gone as scheduled; no surgeries were delayed or cancelled. This success is a result of our stringent pre-surgery procedures,” said Dr Kora’ai.  

“Each child will recover at their own pace. For those already discharged, we will review them today and tomorrow to determine their next check-up based on their progress. Following these checks, we can establish when they can return home.” 

The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital celebrates the successful completion of surgeries through their Gift of Life Ceremonies. 

These ceremonies, held throughout the discharge process over the past week, have highlighted this significant milestone in the lives of the young patients. The ceremonies provide families with the opportunity to express their gratitude for this lifesaving initiative.

Logo Siaosi, a Samoan mother of one of the young patients, shared her heartfelt thanks for the Uto Bulabula initiative. 

“I thank God for this programme. It's been a long time of not knowing where we could go, so I thank God for the opportunity to be here. We are so thankful.” 

The Uto Bulabula - Healthy Hearts initiative is funded by the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) and coordinated by the Pasifika Medical Association (PMA) Group, through the New Zealand Medical Treatment Scheme. 

Keep updated on the Uto Bulabula Project through our PMA social media platforms, and hear more about the project at our upcoming PMA Conference.