Ministry of Health inspects medical work in preparation for April 30 holiday

The Ministry of Health delegation led by Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan inspected and worked at Thong Nhat Hospital (HCMC) - Photo: Provided by the hospital

On April 26, a delegation from the Ministry of Health led by Professor, Dr. Tran Van Thuan - Deputy Minister of Health - inspected medical work serving the activities to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025) and deployed medical assurance work at the United Nations Vesak 2025.

Associate Professor, Dr. Vo Thanh Toan - Deputy Director of Thong Nhat Hospital - said that to ensure emergency care during the upcoming April 30 and May 1 holidays, the hospital has deployed four outpatient medical teams to take charge of taking care of the health of senior officials attending the series of commemorative activities.

At the same time, proactively prepare adequate medicine, hospital beds, supplies and medical equipment necessary for treatment.

In addition, the hospital has established three disaster emergency teams and two rapid response teams that are always on standby, ensuring the ability to respond quickly and effectively when situations arise.

According to the plan of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, the city will organize 21 emergency teams (each team includes 1 car, 2 doctors, 2 nurses, 1 driver) arranged in 3 layers ready to coordinate with the on-duty teams of Cho Ray Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, Military Hospital 175 and the Ministry of Public Security's Health Department to ensure emergency care when needed.

After listening to reports and proposals from all units, the Deputy Minister of Health acknowledged and commended the careful preparation, serious working spirit and responsibility of the medical units for the two upcoming important events.

At the same time, it is necessary to continue to encourage medical staff and divide shifts reasonably to ensure health and avoid overloading during the performance of duties.

Hospitals need to ensure adequate equipment, medicine, and ambulances; coordinate with Ho Chi Minh City Police in emergency transportation, and survey the most appropriate routes to the fastest hospitals.

Along with that, medical units need to fully prepare disaster response scenarios and handle unusual situations, including weather changes, crowds, fires, etc.

In particular, it is necessary to strengthen communication work and guide people to prepare when participating in crowded events to ensure safety.

Cambodian police, military and students participate in "Blood Donation Day"

On April 26, Cho Ray Hospital welcomed Mr. Chan Sorykan - Consul General of the Kingdom of Cambodia in Ho Chi Minh City - along with nearly 80 students who are police officers, military officers and Cambodian students studying at the People's Security College and the People's Security University of Ho Chi Minh City to participate in the "Blood Donation Day" at Cho Ray Blood Transfusion Center.

Dr. Nguyen Quoc Binh - Deputy Director of Cho Ray Hospital - said that in the joyful atmosphere of the whole country towards the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, Cho Ray Blood Transfusion Center is responsible for providing blood, serving the treatment not only for patients at the hospital but also for medical facilities in the Southeast region.

In that role, Cho Ray Hospital is very grateful to receive the enthusiastic support of Cambodian students studying in Ho Chi Minh City to participate in blood donation.

This has demonstrated the goodwill, sharing, solidarity and mutual support of the two nations, accompanying each other throughout the journey of fighting for independence and freedom as well as in the process of cooperation in building, creating and developing in the Southeast Asian region.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/bo-y-te-kiem-tra-cong-tac-y-te-chuan-bi-dip-le-30-4-20250426163632934.htm