Timor-Leste Hearts Fund

01/10/2026

💙 Building stronger partnerships for healthier hearts

Last week, the Timor-Leste Hearts Fund team returned to Dili for another valuable visit with our partners, colleagues and friends across Timor-Leste’s health sector.

Our time in Dili provided an opportunity to strengthen relationships, share progress, listen to our partners and continue discussions about how we can work together to improve cardiac care and cardiovascular health across the country.

We know that meaningful and lasting change doesn’t happen overnight. It takes collaboration, trust, shared knowledge and a commitment from many people and organisations working towards the same goal.

❤️ We are incredibly grateful to everyone who welcomed us, shared their expertise and continues to support our work.

Together, we’re working towards a future where people across Timor-Leste can access the heart care they need.

Jane Williams Ricardo Flavio Sidónia Lucinda Claudia Natalicia Magno Nico Seixas Palácio das Cinzas Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares - HNGV Noel Bayley Vice-Ministro Para a Operacionalização dos Hospitais.

01/10/2026

Absolutely! ❤️ An important message for World Heart Day and a great reminder that heart health starts early. We’re proud to work alongside Dr Herculano and the HNGV Cardiology team to raise awareness and help build a healthier future for the people of Timor-Leste. 💙

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17/09/2026

💛 We’re sharing an update on two patients from Timor-Leste who recently travelled to Australia seeking specialist cardiac care, made possible through the generosity of our supporters and the dedication of our volunteers, medical teams and partners.

One patient underwent life-saving heart surgery and has now safely returned to Timor-Leste to continue her recovery. The second patient underwent advanced cardiac investigations and further specialist assessment in Australia, to clarify the extent of her cardiac condition and to determine the best pathway for her continued care.

These journeys highlight the importance of providing Timorese patients with access to specialist cardiac services that are not yet available in Timor-Leste, and the vital role that collaboration plays in making this possible.

Through our longstanding partnerships with Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV), the Ministry of Health Timor-Leste, Eastern Heart Clinic (EHC) and Prince of Wales Private Hospital (PoWPH) in Sydney, patients can access expert assessment, treatment and advice that can help guide their ongoing care.

Our heartfelt thanks go to our volunteer cardiologists Dr Virag Kushwaha and Dr Simon Eggleton for generously sharing their expertise and supporting these patients.

We are equally grateful to our dedicated Timorese Cardiology team at Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares, whose commitment to identifying, preparing and supporting patients is central to this program.

A special thank you to Dr Claudia and Sidonia, whose care and support throughout the patients’ journey helped ensure they felt safe, supported and cared for while in Australia.

❤ Every patient journey matters. Whether it leads to surgery, further investigation or a different pathway of care, access to specialist expertise can make a profound difference.

Together, we continue working to give more people in Timor-Leste the opportunity to access the cardiac care they need and to build a stronger heart health system closer to home. 💖

Palácio das Cinzas Nico Seixas Claudia Natalicia Magno Sidónia Lucinda Eastern Heart Clinic Prince Of Wales Private Hospital Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares - HNGV

01/09/2026

We're heading to Perth! 🌏

We'll be joining clinicians, researchers, advocates and people with lived experience from around the world at the World Congress on Rheumatic Heart Disease 2026, 11–14 November.

Together we're working towards a world free of RHD. Will we see you there? Register: www.wcrhd2026.org

Nico Seixas Claudia Natalicia Magno Jane Williams

17/08/2026

💙 Strengthening partnerships for healthier hearts

Recently, the Timor-Leste Hearts Fund team returned to Dili to reconnect with our valued partners and continue the important conversations that are helping strengthen cardiac care in Timor-Leste.

Throughout the visit, we met with government representatives, healthcare leaders, clinicians, and partner organisations to discuss shared priorities for improving cardiovascular health across the country.

Our discussions focused on strengthening collaboration across the health system, supporting workforce development, improving access to diagnosis and treatment, and identifying opportunities to work together to deliver sustainable, long-term improvements in cardiac care.

Visits like these are an important reminder that lasting change is built through strong relationships, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to improving health outcomes.

✨ Thank you to all our partners for your warm hospitality, valuable insights, and ongoing collaboration. We look forward to continuing this journey together as we work towards a future where every person in Timor-Leste has access to quality heart care. ❤️


Jane Williams Claudia Natalicia Magno Ricardo Flavio Sidónia Lucinda Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares - HNGV Palácio das Cinzas Vice-Ministro Para a Operacionalização dos Hospitais. Nico Seixas Presidência da República Democrática de Timor-Leste Skmedicalcenter Dili

10/08/2026

💙 Strengthening partnerships through knowledge and collaboration
Last week, Timor-Leste Hearts Fund CEO Jane Williams and Dr Herculano Seixas dos Santos, Head of Cardiology at our medical partner Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares (HNGV) in Dili, attended the 74th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ).

The conference brought together leading cardiologists, researchers and healthcare professionals from across Australia, New Zealand and beyond to share the latest advances in cardiovascular medicine. Sessions covered a broad range of topics, including cardiac imaging, heart failure, prevention, genetics, digital health and emerging research.

The meeting provided an invaluable opportunity for Dr Herculano to expand his knowledge, exchange ideas with international colleagues, and strengthen professional networks that support the ongoing development of cardiac services in Timor-Leste.

It was also wonderful to reconnect with some of our dedicated volunteer clinicians, including Associate Professor Dr Elizabeth Paratz, whose continued commitment to improving heart health in Timor-Leste is deeply appreciated.

We thank the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand for another outstanding scientific meeting and look forward to applying new knowledge and strengthening collaborations that will help improve cardiovascular care for patients in Timor-Leste. ❤️


Palácio das Cinzas Nico Seixas Jane Williams Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares - HNGV Elizabeth Paratz The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand

15/07/2026

💔 For many in Timor-Leste, heart disease is a silent crisis.

Too often, patients are diagnosed late — when their condition has already become severe. Limited access to specialist care, diagnostic tools and treatment options means that conditions which are treatable elsewhere can become life-threatening.

For families, this can mean difficult journeys, long waits, or going without care altogether.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. By strengthening local cardiac services and improving access to early diagnosis and treatment, we can change outcomes — and save lives.

❤️ Every step forward matters.

Hospital Nacional Guido Valadares - HNGV Palácio das Cinzas Jane Williams

30/06/2026

💓 LAST CHANCE to make a tax-deductible donation.

This is your opportunity to help close the heart care gap in Timor-Leste and support life-saving training, treatment, and care.

Watch our exclusive interview with RTTL to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in strengthening cardiovascular care in Timor-Leste.

https://youtu.be/K1aXThYNZkk?si=IwuTnIS-trQeXCK0

Every donation counts. Every life matters.

👉 Donate now: timorlesteheartsfund.org.au/donate

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28/06/2026

⏳ Only 2 days left to make your tax-deductible donation.

Right now, people in Timor-Leste are missing out on life-saving heart care due to limited resources and training.

You can help change that.

👉 Donate before June 30: timorlesteheartsfund.org.au/donate

26/06/2026

💓 One trained cardiologist can save at least 124 lives every year.

For young people like Jeronimo, access to cardiac care can mean the difference between a life limited by illness and a future full of opportunity.

After receiving life-changing heart surgery through late last year, Jeronimo is now able to live an active and independent life. He can continue his studies, pursue his goals, and enjoy activities that were once impossible because of his heart condition.

When asked about the impact of the surgery, Jeronimo simply said it has "changed my life a lot."

This tax time, your donation can help build a sustainable cardiac workforce in Timor-Leste, ensuring more patients like Jeronimo receive the care they need closer to home.

❤️ Help train local cardiac specialists and save lives.
👉 Donate today: timorlesteheartsfund.org.au/donate