Outstanding efforts at Military Hospital 121

Những nỗ lực vượt bậc ở Bệnh viện Quân y 121- Ảnh 1. — 600-bed inpatient treatment area of Military Hospital 121

Military Hospital 121 (headquarters located in Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City center) is a Grade I general medical facility under the Logistics and Technical Department, Military Region 9. Established in 1964, to date, Military Hospital 121 has twice received the title of Hero of the People's Armed Forces and many other noble awards.

Military Hospital 121 strives to provide the best medical examination and treatment opportunities and health care to all individuals inside and outside the military. Currently, every day, Military Hospital 121 examines and treats over 1,000 patients from many provinces and cities with health insurance.

Promote trauma and orthopedic treatment

On October 30, female patient VKH (72 years old, residing in Can Tho City) had significantly reduced pain in her right arm and was eating and sleeping well. Before that, the patient had a traffic accident and suffered a severe injury to her right arm. Upon admission to the hospital, through paraclinical techniques, doctors from Military Hospital 121 diagnosed the patient with a complex fracture in her right arm and indicated total shoulder replacement. With the cooperation of doctors from the Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic and Trauma Hospital, the total shoulder replacement surgery for patient VKH was a great success. After surgery, the patient's vital signs were stable and she recovered quickly.

Colonel, MD.CK2 Le Van Cong, Head of the Orthopedic Trauma Department of Military Hospital 121 (a member of the surgical team) said that patient VKH's health is currently progressing well, his arm and especially his right hand can grip well. The patient will be discharged in the next few days.

Những nỗ lực vượt bậc ở Bệnh viện Quân y 121- Ảnh 2. — Dr. Le Van Cong examines patient VKH

Also according to Dr. CK2 Le Van Cong, in September 2025, at Military Hospital 121, female patient LHGH (15 years old, living in Can Tho City) had successful spinal surgery. Before being hospitalized, the patient had a hunchback on the right side, which greatly affected her walking. After surgery, the patient moved well and walked straight. In 2024, Military Hospital 121 also performed successful hip replacement surgery for female patient LTB (100 years old) living in Vinh Long province. Previously, female patient PTN (61 years old, living in Vinh Long) also had successful knee replacement surgery at Military Hospital 121. This patient had many underlying diseases and had knee osteoarthritis 12 years earlier.

Những nỗ lực vượt bậc ở Bệnh viện Quân y 121- Ảnh 3. — Female LHGH patient after lumbar spine surgery

Colonel, Meritorious Doctor, Doctor CK2 Tran Manh Hung, Director of Military Hospital 121, emphasized that the above-mentioned typical surgeries have affirmed the professional capacity of Military Hospital 121 in the field of orthopedic trauma treatment. In the coming time, Military Hospital 121 will continue to develop advanced techniques, performed right in Can Tho City, without having to transfer to a higher level, contributing to reducing costs for patients. Military Hospital 121 has now become a trusted address for surgery to treat scoliosis, shoulder, knee, hip, cervical vertebra replacement, ligament reconstruction surgery, spinal disc replacement, spinal collapse treatment by injecting biological cement... bringing great joy to many patients.

Strengthening cooperation and community support

Recently, Military Hospital 121 signed a cooperation agreement with Can Tho University to coordinate in training quality human resources, developing science and technology, and supporting sustainable development. Previously, in the program "Lighting up the dreams of Can Tho University students", Military Hospital 121 awarded scholarships worth 200 million VND to provide timely support to students who overcame difficulties to study well.

Những nỗ lực vượt bậc ở Bệnh viện Quân y 121- Ảnh 4. — Colonel, MD.CK2 Nguyen Tan Phong (seated row, left cover) at the signing ceremony with Can Tho University

According to Dr. CK2 Tran Manh Hung, recently, Military Hospital 121 has also implemented a cooperation program with Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Nam Can Tho University, Vo Truong Toan University... in training human resources in the medical and pharmaceutical sector. At the same time, Military Hospital 121 continues to cooperate closely with Military Hospital 175, Cho Ray Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City Orthopedic Hospital, Can Tho Central General Hospital, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital, Can Tho Oncology Hospital, Can Tho Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital... in consultation, surgery, transfer of new techniques, and scientific research. "In the first 10 months of this year, in addition to promoting the application of many new techniques in medical examination and treatment with high efficiency, Military Hospital 121 also actively reached out to the community through social security programs. Accordingly, Military Hospital 121 organized 5 medical examinations and provided free medicine to over 1,600 poor people in Can Tho and An Giang; supported the construction of gratitude houses; supported the Cuban people; visited and gave gifts to wounded and sick soldiers on holidays and Tet; donated to the comrades' house fund, the gratitude fund, the fund for the poor; rewarded excellent students... with a total cost of more than 2.5 billion VND. These noble gestures demonstrate the timely sharing of the medical team of Military Hospital 121 with people at home and abroad", informed Dr. CK2 Tran Manh Hung.