Aussie newborn fighting for life in Bali to be medically evacuated to Brisbane
A newly-born Australian baby who had fallen seriously ill in Bali will be medically evacuated to Brisbane for treatment.
Lucky, just seven-weeks-old, was in Indonesia - where she was born - with her parents Honey Ahimsa, father Pan and her older brother when she suddenly became unwell.
Indonesian doctors at Siloam Hospital discovered she was suffering from a severe bacterial infection, which had taken a serious toll on her lungs.
Indonesian doctors discovered she was suffering from a severe bacterial infection, which had taken a serious toll on her lungs. Supplied
Without specialist equipment, they were unable to diagnose exactly what condition and grave fears were held for the little one's life.
After a crowd funding page was set up for Lucky, which subsequently attracted heavy media coverage, the baby is now in the process of being transported to Australia on a flight equipped with a mobile intensive care unit.
Lucky's mother Honey grew up Melbourne but had recently relocated to Indonesia with her young family.
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Lucky's mother Honey grew up Melbourne but had recently relocated to Indonesia with her young family. Supplied
She spoke through tears late last week as she pleaded for help for her "beautiful, sweet girl".
"She's only seven weeks old. She's so beautiful. She's such a sweet little baby girl, she's very gentle," she told 9News.
"We really just want her to live a long life.
"Please help if you can," Ahimsa said. "Even just one dollar... five dollars, anything.
"We don't want to lose her."
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has been contacted for comment.
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