Children with oesophageal atresia – a rare but severe oesophageal malformation – require intensive medical care. A life-saving procedure is necessary shortly after birth, and many children also have further malformations to the heart, kidneys, or spine. Even after surgery, the daily medical routine continues to be challenging: frequent bouts of pneumonia, reflux or nutritional difficulties blight the childhood of many affected by the condition.
The Erika Reinhardt Foundation has been supporting the families of the afflicted for many years. It funds a team of medical experts who provide nationwide access to individual support – a service not offered within the customary structures of standard healthcare.
The MMB Foundation also supports this important work as a reliable partner. The joint funding helps to assist families in a stressful phase of their lives. They receive personal medical support that goes beyond purely clinically aspects.
After all, a successful start to life hinges on more than an operation. It calls for time, expertise, and people to support families in the long term.
