From the delivery rooms of Tu Du Hospital to the Military-Civilian Medical Center of Con Dao Special Zone (Ho Chi Minh City), doctors and nurses celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) with the cries of newborns, emergency cases, and longing for their families. But they see it as their professional choice and a source of pride in providing healthcare to the people.
New Year's Eve in the delivery room
On New Year's Eve at Tu Du Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City), the pace of work in the delivery room remained almost unchanged. Reminders like "keep going," "push a little harder," echoed regularly amidst the sounds of machines, hurried footsteps, and the intense concentration of the medical team. Only by witnessing it firsthand can one truly understand the hardships faced by the doctors.
As everyone managed to capture a few early photos of the baby born right at midnight on New Year's Eve, the atmosphere in the delivery room quickly returned to its familiar rhythm of work. Dr. Trinh Minh Thien (34 years old), working in Obstetrics Department A, was still the last person to stay, quietly checking each stitch and giving instructions on the smallest details to ensure the birth concluded safely…
Dr. Thien said he has worked at the hospital for six years, but this is the first year he's celebrated Tet away from home and on duty right at midnight on New Year's Eve. "Normally, I assist in many deliveries, but welcoming the first baby of the new year feels very different. It's joyful, but also stressful because everyone wants everything to be perfect," he said.
As an only son, his first time on New Year's Eve duty inevitably made him feel homesick. "That's the nature of my job; having chosen obstetrics, I have to be with expectant mothers day and night. I try to arrange my work schedule, and then take care of my family later," Dr. Thien shared, adding that after his shift, he would arrange to go home to visit his family the very next day.
Also on New Year's Eve at Tu Du Hospital, Dr. Tran Nguyen Tuan (36 years old) said that he has worked at the hospital for 7 years. In previous years, he had worked during Tet (Lunar New Year), but this was the first time he was on duty right at midnight on New Year's Eve.
"I've worked many shifts during Tet (Lunar New Year), but New Year's Eve feels more exciting because everyone is waiting for the last minute of the old year. Expectant mothers also wait for the moment their baby is born to feel the new year begin completely," said Dr. Tuan.
Celebrating New Year's Eve away from home, Tuan said his family would be a little sad, but that's something doctors and nurses have to get used to. "After my shift tomorrow, I'll go back to Hue to visit my family," he shared.
For Huynh Pham Hoang Lan (30 years old), who works in the Obstetrics Department, being on duty on New Year's Eve is not an unfamiliar experience. She said that she has been working in the profession for 8 years, and for a few years she has been on duty right at the moment of transition. "Each year feels different, still a little strange and nervous. For the new year, I wish everyone good luck and success. I wish all medical staff to always love their profession and maintain their enthusiasm to care for patients' health," Lan said.
According to Dr. Tran Ngoc Hai, Director of Tu Du Hospital, New Year's Eve is a special shift for many doctors and nurses. In the field of obstetrics and gynecology, witnessing a baby being born is an immense joy.
When doctors celebrate Tet (Lunar New Year) on a remote island.
Amidst the vibrant spring atmosphere in Con Dao, where many families are reuniting, the work at the Con Dao Special Zone Military-Civilian Medical Center (Ho Chi Minh City) continues at a steady pace.
Dr. Le Cong Tho, the center's director, said that on this occasion, eight doctors from Ho Chi Minh City are on rotational duty on the island. They come from various hospitals, including many young doctors and medical staff.
Among those celebrating Tet away from home for the first time is Dr. Ngo Thi Hoa (34 years old), who works in the Anesthesia and Resuscitation Department at Thu Duc General Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City). She said that what gives her strength is the care from the leadership and the welcome from the people on the island, although homesickness is always present.
"The most touching moment on New Year's Eve was the flag-raising ceremony at the exact moment of transition. Seeing the national flag flying over the sacred sea and islands gave me more motivation to temporarily set aside personal thoughts and steadfastly fulfill my responsibilities," Ms. Hoa shared.
Dr. Hoa added that celebrating Tet on the island helped her clearly feel the warmth of simple but sincere gatherings and the kind words of encouragement for the doctors on duty during Tet. She expressed her gratitude to the organizations that showed concern and encouragement, and to the people on the island, saying, "Wherever I go, I receive thanks and encouragement," and wished everyone good health and prosperity. "This Tet has a lot of meaning for me. I got to meet and receive the kindness of so many people," she said.
Meanwhile, Dr. Pham Bao Tran, who works at Hung Vuong Hospital, said this is the first year she has celebrated Tet (Lunar New Year) in Con Dao. "I'm also sad because I miss my children and there's no Tet atmosphere like at home: going to the temple, taking photos for social media... However, watching the New Year's Eve fireworks right here in Con Dao with my fellow doctors and nurses is one of the unforgettable memories for me," Dr. Tran said.
According to Ms. Tran, the medical profession rarely has the concept of taking a Tet holiday break. Since entering the profession, many have become accustomed to celebrating the New Year during their shifts, letting the New Year's Eve quietly pass under the lights of the emergency room or delivery room. Even so, it remains a special moment, when everyone wants to go home, but they choose to stay for the health of everyone.
Source: https://ttbc-hcm.gov.vn/tet-cua-bac-si-la-the-nay-1020688.html
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