The Rach Gia Military Medical Clinic, Base 1, is currently responsible for admitting, providing emergency care, and treating the armed forces and civilians in the area where it is stationed. Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Trong Thien, in charge of the clinic, said that over the years, the unit has always proactively ensured a healthy workforce, meeting the requirements for combat readiness in all situations. The admission and treatment work has been highly effective. In addition to caring for the health of regular troops, the clinic also provides military medical support to the permanent militia naval squadron before each voyage. Medical officers and nurses are assigned directly to the ships, carrying necessary medicines and medical equipment to promptly handle any situations that may arise at sea. Long voyages are therefore more reassuring, knowing that the military medical team is always there to support them.
Major Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen examines a soldier. Photo: THU OANH
Every year, from March to June, the peak training period for new recruits, the infirmary reinforces the medical staff of Regiment 893, ensuring the health of soldiers throughout the training process. The unit is also ready to carry out unexpected missions assigned by the Provincial Military Command and Military Region 9 in the area. Not limited to the barracks, the military medical personnel also extend their compassion to the people. The medical team regularly participates in free medical examinations and provides free medicine to people in remote areas; participates in the Tet (Lunar New Year) program for soldiers and civilians; and examines and treats Cambodian people in the area where Team K92 is carrying out the task of searching for and collecting the remains of Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and experts who died during various periods of war in Cambodia. Wherever they go, the image of the dedicated and approachable military doctors always leaves a positive impression on the people.
To successfully complete their duties, every military medical officer and soldier must not only possess strong professional skills but also a rich medical ethics. Lieutenant Colonel Hoang Trong Thien is a prime example. Enlisting in 1992, he has been involved with the military medical corps since its early days. After training, he received training from medical assistant and doctor to specialist level I. From 2001 to 2006, when Team K92 was newly established, he spent five years serving as a military medical officer in Cambodia. Recalling those difficult days, Lieutenant Colonel Thien recounted: “At that time, the unit was newly established, facilities were scarce, and transportation was extremely difficult. Stationed deep in the forest, there was no running water, so the soldiers had to dig holes to get water for temporary use. Nights were bone-chillingly cold, days were scorching hot, and the risk of disease was ever-present.”
Under those harsh conditions, disease prevention was paramount. Thanks to proactive measures to prevent and control malaria and other epidemics, for five consecutive years, no officers or soldiers in the unit contracted jungle malaria. While performing his medical duties, he and his comrades trekked through forests and streams searching for and collecting the remains of fallen soldiers. The muddy paths and treacherous jungles did not deter the soldier. For him, it was not just a duty, but also an act of gratitude and a moral obligation to remember those who have contributed.
Returning to work at the infirmary, Thien continued to work with the team to build a strong unit in terms of professional expertise and medical ethics. On New Year's Eve, the officers and soldiers of the infirmary remained on duty, ready to provide emergency care to military personnel and civilians when needed. This silent sacrifice contributed to spreading the beautiful image of Uncle Ho's soldiers in peacetime.
Major Nguyen Thi Thanh Huyen enlisted in 2001, starting as a nurse, then a medical assistant, and later receiving training to become a doctor. For her, the greatest pride is wearing two uniforms: the military uniform and the white lab coat. “As soldiers, we participate fully in all aspects of our work, such as training, weekly and daily routines; maintaining proper conduct, regulations, and appropriate greetings and address. But when facing patients, the most important thing is dedication, friendliness, and responsibility,” Huyen shared.
Beyond providing medical examinations and treatment at the infirmary, Huyen and her colleagues participate in military recruitment health checkups and re-examinations for military service; ensuring medical support for major programs, training missions, and exercises. On New Year's Eve, when the forces are performing the fireworks display, the medical team is always present, ready to handle any unforeseen situations. Silently and persistently, the officers and soldiers of the Rach Gia Military Medical Infirmary No. 1 are daily continuing the glorious tradition of the army through concrete and practical actions.
THU OANH
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