The Provincial Military Command provides free medical examinations to people in Nam Giai border area.
(Baonghean.vn) - During 2 days (September 17 and 18), the Nghe An Provincial Military Command organized a working group consisting of doctors and medical staff to examine, treat and provide free medicine to the people of Nam Giai commune.
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Scene of the medical examination and treatment session. Photo: Trong Kien |
Nearly 500 people were examined, screened, had ultrasounds, electrocardiograms, prescribed, given free medicine and given detailed instructions by the medical team of the Provincial Military Command for treatment at home. For serious cases, beyond the scope of direct treatment, the doctors promptly advised and referred people to higher-level hospitals for treatment.
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Doctors from the Provincial Military Command perform ultrasound screening for people in Nam Giai commune. Photo: Trong Kien |
This is a meaningful activity demonstrating the affection and responsibility of officers and soldiers of the Provincial Military Command towards people in remote, isolated and disadvantaged areas, contributing together with the locality to better care for the health and material and spiritual life of the people; building a good image of "Uncle Ho's soldiers" in the hearts of the people.
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The medical team of the Provincial Military Command provides free medicine to the people. Photo: Trong Kien |
Nam Giai commune is one of the difficult communes of Que Phong district, Nghe An province, 100% of which are ethnic minorities. Currently, the poverty rate is still very high, accounting for 65%.