Cua Dong General Hospital examines and gives free medicine to nearly 1,000 elderly people

Many elderly people came to register to participate in the free medical examination and medicine program organized by Cua Dong General Hospital. Photo: Cao Phuong

From early morning, at the medical stations of communes and wards in Vinh City such as Vinh Tan, Doi Cung, Le Loi, Quan Bau, Dong Vinh and Hung Chinh, the examination team including doctors, nurses, pharmacists and logistics staff of Cua Dong General Hospital gathered ready to examine the people.

Although the weather was hot and muggy, there were many old people lining up to wait to see a doctor.

Doctors and nurses enthusiastically examine and advise the elderly on eye diseases. Photo: Cao Phuong

Here, people are examined and consulted by doctors and nurses and given free medicine for eye diseases. In addition, the hospital's team of doctors and nurses also advises on proper eating, resting and living habits to help the elderly prevent and treat diseases, protecting the health of themselves and their families.

Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh (75 years old) in Block 1, Vinh Tan Ward shared: "At our age, most of our eyes have aged, but because of old age and declining health, and our children are busy with work, we rarely have the opportunity to go to medical facilities far away for regular check-ups. Now, the medical team from Cua Dong General Hospital has come to the ward health station to directly examine and give free medicine, which makes me and the elderly very excited; not only does it create favorable conditions for the elderly to have the conditions to take care of their health, but it also encourages us to live happier and healthier lives."

Providing free medicine to the elderly. Photo: Cao Phuong

The program of free medical examination and medicine distribution for the elderly was organized by Cua Dong General Hospital from April 27 to May 18, on the occasion of the 44th anniversary of National Reunification Day April 30 and International Labor Day May 1. The total cost of this free medical examination and medicine distribution was over 200 million VND.

Sharing about this meaningful charity activity, Chairman of the Board of Directors - General Director of Cua Dong General Hospital - Mr. Nguyen Xuan Kien said: "The humanitarian medical examination and treatment activity is organized annually by the hospital in the province and neighboring areas, demonstrating the spirit of "mutual love" for the community health of hospital staff.

Through these medical examination programs, many cases have been detected and cured. This humanitarian charity activity will be further promoted by the hospital; contributing to improving the health and quality of life of the people, especially those in difficult circumstances"./.