Young doctor goes to highlands to examine and give free medicine to people in flood-hit areas

Doctors provide free medical examinations for people in Ba Be district, Bac Kan province - Photo: Ministry of Health

On October 3rd, the Ministry of Health organized a technology transfer program from central-level hospitals to Bac Kan General Hospital.

Simultaneously, at Cao Thuong Commune Health Station and Khang Ninh Commune Health Station in Ba Be District, Bac Kan Province, a delegation from the Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Young Doctors Association organized free medical examinations, dispensed free medicine, and presented gifts to over 1,000 people.

With the participation of over 60 doctors and medical staff, more than 1,000 people in the two communes received free health check-ups and screenings, including general internal medicine examinations, gastroenterology and dermatology specialist examinations, ultrasound, electrocardiogram, basic blood tests, free medication, and gifts. The total value of the donation program is estimated at 1.8 billion VND.

Attending the program, Mr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health, said that the program of free medical examinations and treatment and technology transfer to hospitals in ethnic minority areas is not only a health program to support the recovery from the consequences of storms and floods, but also demonstrates the humanitarian significance, concern, and sharing of the whole society.

This also represents a commitment to the ongoing effort to improve the quality of life and health for ethnic minority communities, who often face numerous challenges in accessing quality healthcare services.

The program helps people in mountainous areas access quality healthcare services - Photo: Ministry of Health

Organizing community health screening and care programs will help healthcare workers and the public quickly stabilize and overcome the consequences of storms and floods, while also creating conditions for people, especially those in difficult circumstances, to access quality healthcare services.

The free medical examination and medication distribution program in Bac Kan is part of the "Journey of Young Doctors Following Uncle Ho's Teachings, Volunteering for Community Health" series of activities launched by the Vietnam Young Doctors Association in May 2024. The program has been and is being implemented nationwide, aiming to reach and support over 1 million people across the country.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/thay-thuoc-tre-len-vung-cao-kham-phat-thuoc-mien-phi-cho-nguoi-dan-vung-bao-lu-20241004065747741.htm