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Emma Hickey’s Infection Clears as Fund Surpasses €65,000 for Ireland Airlift

Full insurance approval is pending as the family raises funds for a specialist air ambulance transfer to Ireland.

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Overview

  • Emma, 42, remains in an induced coma in the Costa Adeje ICU with early signs of a rare mosquito-bite infection receding.
  • A GoFundMe campaign has topped €65,000 to help cover mounting ICU bills in Tenerife, where daily rates exceed $1,400.
  • The family continues to navigate delays from their travel insurance provider before costs can be fully covered.
  • A neurologist has cleared Emma for transfer once a complete medical escort is arranged for the flight home.
  • The case highlights the overlooked risks of insect-borne infections abroad and the need for comprehensive travel insurance.