Offering incense to commemorate the 230th death anniversary of the great physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac
(Baonghean.vn) - On February 26, at Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital, an incense offering ceremony took place to commemorate the 230th death anniversary of the great physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac (1791 - 2021).
Attending the ceremony were Pharmacist CKII Tran Minh Tue - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Health and representatives of Oriental Medicine - Acupuncture Associations and hospitals in the province.
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Pharmacist CKII Tran Minh Tue - Deputy Director of Nghe An Department of Health offered incense to commemorate the great physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac.Photo: Nguyet Minh |
At the ceremony, delegates respectfully remembered the life and career of the great physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac, a shining example of medical ethics and skills for future generations of physicians to follow.
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The staff of Nghe An Traditional Medicine Hospital expressed their respect and gratitude to the Great Physician. Photo: Nguyet Minh |
Known as the founder of medicine, throughout his career, he left behind a treasure trove of valuable experience in traditional medicine, with 300 Vietnamese medicinal herbs collected, discovered, and synthesized into 2,854 good prescriptions, especially the book "Y tong tam linh" and 9 medical teachings.
To carry out his medical teachings, Nghe An's health sector has overcome difficulties to build a more and more developed sector; worthy of the medical center of the North Central region.
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Representatives of the Department of Health and medical units in the province attended the ceremony. Photo: Nguyet Minh |
In a solemn atmosphere, commemorating the 230th anniversary of his death, delegates representing the Department of Health and units in the industry offered flowers and incense, respectfully expressing deep gratitude for the great contributions of the Great Physician to future generations./.