More than 1,000 poor people were examined, consulted and given free medicine in Quy Hop

During the 2 days, the delegation will examine, consult and provide free medicine to 1,000 poor people, policy families, disabled people, and the less fortunate in the commune clusters of Chau Cuong, Chau Tien, Chau Hong, Yen Hop, and Dong Hop. These are remote and difficult communes of Quy Hop district; the poverty rate accounts for nearly 50% of the population.

The working group consulted and guided medical examination procedures for poor households and policy families in Chau Cuong commune. Photo: Nguyen Hai

On the basis of conducting basic examination services, doctors and nurses help people detect common diseases as well as serious diseases early, thereby advising on appropriate treatment measures for better health care. After the examination, the team provided free medicine, each prescription worth 80,000 VND to the subjects.

Endoscopic examination of ear, nose and throat for people in Chau Tien commune. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Speaking at the opening ceremony, a representative of the People's Committee of Quy Hop district thanked the program for its attention and support for the district's poor and hoped that the program would continue to help the poor access medical services, take good care of their health and improve their lives.

After the medical examination, the patients were given free medicine, each prescription worth 80,000 VND. Photo: Nguyen Hai

Also within the framework of the program, the delegation presented 100 gifts, each containing 10 kg of rice, to people in Chau Cuong and Yen Hop communes from the support of Nghe An Agricultural Materials and Food Joint Stock Company.

It is expected that tomorrow (June 30), the delegation will continue to examine, consult, provide free medicine and give rice support gifts to poor households in the western commune cluster of Quy Hop district in Yen Hop commune.