The heartbreaking story of “Little Suet-yee,” a one-year-old Hong Kong child allegedly abused by a babysitter, continues with a three-hour operation to mend her skull, trying to reverse the “irreversible” damage to her brain. The toddler, who suffered a blood clot in her brain, underwent a successful second operation to put back the piece of her skull previously removed, as reported by the non-profit group Hong Kong Caring Power.
The alleged abuse case came to light in January after suspicious brain injuries were observed by hospital staff. The babysitter, recruited through a government-funded childcare scheme, was arrested on suspicion of abusing the child. The family faces a long road to recovery, with concerns about infection and the possibility of rejection of the replaced bone.
Lawmakers and organizations are providing support, with plans for rehabilitation services post-discharge. The community calls for stricter requirements for the childcare scheme to prevent such tragic incidents in the future.
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