free medical examination and medicine for the elderly

During the program, doctors and medical staff examined, measured blood pressure, and screened for internal and surgical diseases; advised on health care and protection measures; and distributed some free medications to 100 elderly people.

Officials from the Traditional Medicine Hospital and the Provincial Red Cross Society distribute free medicine to elderly people in Son La city. Photo: Son La Provincial Red Cross Society

Through screening, those at risk of disease are guided by doctors to medical facilities for timely examination and treatment. The total cost of the program is over 30 million VND.

Doctors at Son La Traditional Medicine Hospital examine elderly patients. Photo: Son La Provincial Red Cross Society.

Doctors and medical staff examined, measured blood pressure, and screened for internal and surgical diseases among the elderly. Photo: Son La Provincial Red Cross Society.

Officials from the Son La Provincial Red Cross Society kindly inquired about and encouraged the elderly after they received medication from doctors and nurses. Photo: Son La Provincial Red Cross Society

This program has profound humanitarian significance, contributing to the widespread dissemination of compassion and multiplying of beautiful actions in healthcare for the elderly in Son La city.

Source: https://kinhtedothi.vn/son-la-kham-va-cap-phat-thuoc-mien-phi-cho-nguoi-cao-tuoi.html