Nghe An Health Sector Trade Union connects to support doctors and medical staff in the fight against the epidemic in the South

WHERE THE UNION MEMBERS ARE, THERE IS THE UNION

That is the sharing of many doctors and nurses returning from the southern provinces and cities, after completing the task of fighting the epidemic. The union officials of Nghe An Health sector have accompanied the doctors and nurses from the very first days, supporting the union members in every small difficulty.

Recalling the days when the Nghe An medical staff team first received the mission to go to the South to strengthen the fight against the epidemic, Vice President of the Health Sector Trade Union Tran Thi Ha shared: “After receiving the information, we immediately updated the schedules of the working groups and contacted the heads of the groups. Timely understanding will help us proactively and easily deploy support work. For the industry trade union, they are not only soldiers protecting the peace of the people but also an indispensable part of the organization. We will do everything we can to support our union members.”

Image of Nghe An doctors and nurses increasing their support to fight the epidemic in the South. Photo: DVCC

Ms. Ha's viewpoint is also the common sentiment of the health union officials. To fly to Ho Chi Minh City, the medical and medical teams had to rush from Vinh City to Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) by car during the days of social distancing. Because all the shops were closed, the health union officials quickly connected with a reputable restaurant in Thanh Hoa to promptly serve meals on the way to ensure safety and nutrition for the team. Upon arriving in Ho Chi Minh City, the health union officials continued to connect with Nghe An philanthropists living and working in Ho Chi Minh City to support the medical team in Nghe An. They were also the union officials who called and asked about the working team in the South every day and always promptly transported necessities to the doctors' and medical staff's residences...

Mr. Nguyen Dinh Hiep (Nghe An General Friendship Hospital) - Head of the delegationNghe An medical staffThe staff of Trung Vuong Hospital shared: “With the high intensity of work, we are always aware that we must be strong in both will and physical strength. However, the meals provided daily are really not to our taste, very difficult to eat, if we eat the same menu continuously for many days, it will be difficult to ensure the health of the doctors and nurses. Because of frequent phone calls to ask about the health of the members of the delegation, the Health Union officials grasped the thoughts of the members of the delegation very early. Immediately after that, through the connection of the industry union, a businessman from Nghe An in Ho Chi Minh City contacted us and received sponsorship of 2 meals a week including 160 portions for the delegation. After that connection, we continued to receive support for meals and necessities from the Nghe Tinh business group in Ho Chi Minh City and from another benefactor. All of them were from the connection of the industry union and were all children of Nghe An”.

Nghe An medical team at Trung Vuong Hospital. Photo: DVCC

As Deputy Head of Nghe An Medical Staff Delegation to Field Hospital No. 1, Phu Nhuan District, Ms. Pham Thuy Linh (Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital) is still filled with emotion when remembering the days of reinforcement in the city. Ho Chi Minh: “I could not have imagined that the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic in Ho Chi Minh City would be so difficult, nor did I expect that when I entered this fight, I would be so loved. The love from the union members and benefactors warmed our hearts. Those were phone calls every day, asking if we lacked anything, needed any support, wanted anything to eat, those were words of encouragement, confidences, sharing... When they knew what we lacked, they would find and send it to us, as quickly as possible, from masks, protective gear, milk cakes, personal items... The support meals from you are always awaited by the members of the group because of the rich menu, suitable for taste, and guaranteed nutrition. Even when we said we didn't need anything, you still took pictures of the food sent and asked if we wanted to eat this. To you, we are loved like younger siblings, children in the family. family, always followed and cherished with all my heart".

Despite being thousands of kilometers apart, the sincerity and closeness of the Nghe An Health Sector Union has extended its concern and care for its members. That concern comes not only from responsibility but also from love and appreciation.

THE POWER OF CONNECTION

In addition to the programs of the Provincial Federation of Labor, the Vietnam Health Trade Union, the Nghe An Health Trade Union also implemented many other meaningful and practical activities aimed at supporting the medical staff in the southern provinces and cities. In these support activities, the connecting and mobilizing role of the Nghe An Health Trade Union has been effectively promoted.

Nghe An Health Sector Trade Union presents support gifts from the trade union organization to the medical team in Dong Nai. Photo: PV

From the connection of the Nghe An Health Sector Union, a clean food chain in Vinh City has agreed to support Nghe An doctors and nurses in the southern provinces and cities with necessities such as ham, chicken, shrimp paste with meat, fruits... worth nearly 20 million VND; a large enterprise in the education sector has agreed to sponsorgive me doctorsIn the fight against the epidemic in the South, 200 English learning accounts worth a total of 100 million VND, Nghe An School Equipment Company donated 150 gifts on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival; coordinated with a large insurance group to support each medical staff infected with Covid-19 while on duty with 10 million VND; coordinated to support 201 insurance cards for peace of mind for doctors and nurses...

“The support on the front lines and the concern for the rear from the Health Sector Trade Union really touched us. One of the activities that impressed and impressed me the most was that the trade union proposed to prioritize Covid-19 vaccination for relatives of cadres, doctors and nurses working to fight the epidemic in the South. Hearing this news while working far from home made us feel much more confident,” confided Ms. Pham Thuy Linh.

The Health Sector Trade Union always promptly encourages and visits union members during the journey to fight the epidemic. Photo: PV

Sharing her experience in the role of connector, Ms. Hoang Thi Mai - an official of the Nghe An Health Sector Trade Union confided: "In my opinion, the most important thing isunion officermust pay attention to, grasp the thoughts and aspirations to know what the union members and workers need. From those aspirations, union officials will together propose ideas, mobilize organizational potential and personal relationships in advance. In case of needing support from individuals and groups outside the organization, union officials should have thorough preparation, convince about the program content in advance and always maintain a professional, transparent and responsible attitude throughout the entire working and connecting process.

According to Ms. Mai, the success of the connection depends a lot on the reputation of the organization, the leaders and the purpose and meaning of the program. The influence of the trade union and the noble responsibility of the frontline doctors and nurses against the epidemic are important factors contributing to creating humane connections in recent times.

The Health Sector Trade Union presents gifts to children of doctors and nurses working to fight the epidemic in the South. Photo: PV

Before the contributions of the health sector trade union in recent times,Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinhnoted: “I would like to thank the Vietnam Medical Trade Union, the Provincial Labor Federation and the Health Sector Trade Union for always standing side by side with the medical staff in general and the reinforcement staff for the Southern provinces in particular in the past time. This companionship and support is a great source of encouragement for the sector to continue to perform its tasks well, determined to overcome difficulties, carry out well the work of fighting the epidemic and taking care of people's health.”