Free medical examination and medicine for veterans and meritorious people

On the occasion of the 78th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs coordinated to organize a program to examine bone and joint diseases and provide free medicine to people with revolutionary contributions.

The program is a thank you to those who contributed to the revolution - Photo: BUI NHI

On the morning of July 12, dozens of people with revolutionary contributions were present at Clinic 136 (Nhieu Loc Ward) for bone and joint - neurological examination. Among them was Mr. Pham Van Dong (73 years old), a veteran who participated in the resistance war against the US to save the country with the mission of transmitting messages since 1969.

After years of resistance, Uncle Dong was exposed to Agent Orange with a 47% body injury rate. In addition to diabetes and heart disease, Uncle Dong's spine is now in constant pain.

"When we were young and healthy, we joined the resistance war to save the country. Now that we are old, weak and have many illnesses, I am very happy to receive the attention and support of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Home Affairs and other units to have health check-ups like this," said Mr. Dong.

Veteran Pham Van Dong (73 years old) is excited to receive health care - Photo: BUI NHI

According to Dr. Huynh Van Phi, the program is a thank you to the previous generation, those who did not hesitate to sacrifice their blood and bones in exchange for today's independence and freedom.

"During the examination, I noticed that the uncles and aunts were quite excited when they were cared for and looked after. I also felt happy to be able to contribute a part of my efforts to this meaningful program," Dr. Phi shared.

Depending on the condition of the patient, each veteran or revolutionary who comes for examination will be prescribed physical therapy or given free medicine by the doctor. The program will last for 4 weeks and will provide free examinations for about 200 revolutionary veterans.

Doctor Phi kindly examined Ms. Dang Thi Ut (born in 1939) - Photo: BUI NHI

After the examination, she received physical therapy with infrared lamps - Photo: BUI NHI

Uncle Nguyen Duc Thuyet (born in 1954) once fought on the Quang Tri battlefield. Uncle Thuyet was instructed in rehabilitation exercises after a stroke - Photo: BUI NHI

After examination and physical therapy, each patient also received a gift from the organizers - Photo: BUI NHI

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