The doctor in a military uniform

In addition to ensuring the health of border guards, the "military doctors" of the Chieng Khuong Border Gate Border Guard Station , Son La province, are always diligent in providing healthcare to the people in the border region, serving as a bridge connecting the ever-strengthening friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

The route to visit Thao Phe, the "adopted son of a border guard," and the people of Dan village cluster in Muong Et district, Hua Phan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic, has become familiar to Major Lo Van Thuong... Twice a month, he dedicates time to visiting, examining, chatting with, and advising the local people on their health. These heartwarming conversations and words of encouragement are a special spiritual gift to many people in the border region of Laos, especially those households facing difficulties and with limited access to medical services due to their remote location.

Ms. Nang Phon-Ban Dan, Muong Et district, Hua Phan province, Lao People's Democratic Republic : Every time the soldiers come to visit and check our health, and even give us medicine, we are very happy and very grateful to the Vietnamese Border Guard.

After each mission to the border areas where people still face many difficulties, Major Lo Van Thuong, a non-commissioned officer, continues to diligently perform his duty of providing healthcare for officers and soldiers who are carrying out the mission of protecting the nation's borders; ensuring that the health rate of the troops is maintained at 98% or higher.

Major Lo Van Thuong - Military medical officer, Chieng Khuong Border Guard Post, Son La Provincial Border Guard: In addition to providing medical care to officers, soldiers, and local people in the border area under our responsibility, we also regularly visit and provide medical care to people in some border villages under the responsibility of our neighbor Laos, which also demonstrates the special friendship between Vietnam and Laos.

In the border communes of Muong Sai and Chieng Khuong, the living conditions of the people are still very difficult. The majority of the population here are ethnic Thai and Mong people. Although attention has been paid to healthcare for the people, there are still many obstacles. Because of this, Major Lo Van Thuong is even more conscious of his responsibility in providing healthcare to the people.

Ms. Lo Thi Nhot - Chieng Khuong Village, Chieng Khuong Commune, Song Ma District, Son La Province : I often get sick, so I regularly receive medical check-ups and health check-ups from border guard medical officers. We always consider the soldiers as family members. Thank you very much to the border guard soldiers.

The essentials packed in Major Lo Van Thuong's medical bag were basic medical equipment for examinations, along with common medications; and easy-to-understand, memorable stories to educate the local people about proactively taking care of their health and preventing and controlling diseases that frequently occur in the border area.

Major Hoang Quang Huy, Deputy Commander of Chieng Khuong Border Gate Border Guard Station, Son La Provincial Border Guard Command: The Party Committee and the station's command have directed the unit's medical staff to regularly improve the quality of health check-ups for officers and soldiers, ensuring an adequate supply of medicine; especially for teams working far from the unit, so that the soldiers have the health to perform their duties in managing and protecting national border security . In addition, the unit's medical leadership regularly coordinates with doctors and medical staff from Chieng Khuong and Muong Sai communes to organize health check-ups for people in the border area.

The care and support from the Son La Provincial Border Guard Force serves as a connecting link between the people in the border region and the Border Guard Force, fostering closer ties and strengthening the bond between the military and the people, building a solid national unity in the border area .

Performed by: Hoang Nghia

Source: https://sonlatv.vn/nguoi-thay-thuoc-quan-ham-xanh-26633.html