Shining brightly with medical ethics.

In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan, an Outstanding Physician and Deputy Director of the Ca Mau Provincial Eye and Dermatology Hospital, was one of the individuals honored to receive the Second Class Labor Medal from the President of Vietnam. This prestigious award is not only a source of personal pride for him, but also reflects the dedication of a physician who has devoted nearly 35 years to the cause of caring for and protecting the health of the people.

• Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee - Ngo Vu Thang: The health sector needs to focus on training a team of highly skilled and ethical medical professionals.
• Provincial Military and Civilian Hospital: Enhancing expertise, professional skills, and medical ethics to ensure the health of soldiers and civilians.
• Excellent medical ethics, strong professional expertise.

Cultivating professional skills and maintaining medical ethics.

Distinguished Physician, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan, Deputy Director of the Ca Mau Provincial Eye and Dermatology Hospital, who has made many contributions to the health sector, has just been awarded the Second Class Labor Medal.

Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan was born in 1969 in the former Gia Rai town. From 2017 to 2020, he served as Deputy Director of the Center for Prevention and Control of Social Diseases in Ca Mau province. After the unit was reorganized into the Eye and Dermatology Hospital, he continued to hold the position of Deputy Director of the hospital.

Throughout his years of service in various departments and wards, from his time in office to his managerial role, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan has consistently honed and developed his professional knowledge. With a strong sense of responsibility, he proactively developed professional plans that closely aligned with national health program goals and the local context, providing timely advice to unit leaders and the Department of Health for effective implementation.

The most important aspect of our work is bringing positive value to patients, especially the poor. During the period 2017-2020, my colleagues and I promoted the socialization of eye surgery programs to restore sight to the poor and blind. As a result, we mobilized resources to perform over 34,900 surgeries, bringing light and hope to the people.

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Distinguished Physician, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan, Deputy Director of the Ca Mau Provincial Eye and Dermatology Hospital,

Simultaneously, Dr. Tan also promoted activities to control refractive errors in schools , conduct eye examinations for people over 50, and establish refractive units at former district health centers. These initiatives were implemented comprehensively, contributing to improving the quality of primary eye care.

From November 2020 to the present, in his capacity as Deputy Director of the Ca Mau Provincial Eye and Dermatology Hospital, Dr. Tan has continued to excel in professional management. Together with the management team, he has focused on improving the quality of examination and treatment of eye and dermatological diseases; rationally allocating personnel; organizing scientific screening; and reducing waiting times for patients. Many advanced techniques have been effectively implemented, such as strabismus surgery, ptosis surgery, treatment of diabetic retinopathy, and emergency treatment of ocular perforation trauma.

An eye surgery at the Eye and Dermatology Hospital, where Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan works and serves as Deputy Director. (Illustrative photo: VAN DUM)

Through collaborative professional projects, hundreds of students were screened for refractive errors; 43 cases of ptosis and strabismus received free surgery. The 7th Mekong Dermatology Conference, held in Ca Mau in April 2024, opened up many opportunities for updating knowledge and networking among medical professionals in the Mekong Delta region.

Spreading the responsibility of medical professionals.

Alongside his professional expertise, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan has always considered medical ethics as the foundation. Nearly 35 years dedicated to the medical field, he has continuously cultivated his character, upheld a strong sense of responsibility, strictly adhered to the 12 principles of medical ethics, and built a standard, dedicated, and approachable service style.

As the Party branch secretary, he promoted the principle of democratic centralism, maintained internal unity, and focused on training and developing the staff within the unit. From 2018 to the present, more than 100 civil servants and employees of the Ca Mau Provincial Eye and Dermatology Hospital have been sent to participate in professional training courses... contributing to standardizing human resources and meeting the development requirements in the new phase.

Distinguished Physician, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan (center) examines a patient at the Dermatology Treatment Department. Photo: TRUC LINH

Not only is Dr. Tan dedicated to his profession, but he is also actively involved in social activities. He is one of the key members in establishing a fund to support poor inpatients, participating in "Gratitude and Repayment" and "For the Poor" movements, and supporting people affected by natural disasters and epidemics. These quiet acts clearly demonstrate the spirit of "A good doctor is like a loving mother," which he always cherishes.

For many years, Dr. Ngo Thanh Tan consistently excelled in his assigned duties; he was honored with the Second and Third Class Labor Orders and the title of "Outstanding Physician" by the President of Vietnam, and received a commendation from the Prime Minister. However, for him, the most meaningful and greatest reward remains the trust, affection, and satisfaction of his patients.

Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27th) is an occasion to express gratitude to those who are silently working day and night for the health of the community. The journey of dedication of Distinguished Doctor Ngo Thanh Tan is a beautiful testament to perseverance, devotion, and responsibility. From the ward to the operating room, from administrative work to field trips, he has been contributing to igniting faith and spreading the humanitarian values ​​of the medical profession in his hometown of Ca Mau.

Truc Linh - Chi Linh

Source: https://baocamau.vn/toa-sang-y-duc-a126538.html