More than 300 parishioners were examined and given free medicine.
(Baonghean.vn) - More than 300 elderly people, children and people in difficult circumstances of Phi Loc parish, Dien Quang commune, Dien Chau district received free health check-ups and medicine on the morning of October 13.
On the occasion of the successful celebration of the 6th Congress of the Vietnam Youth Union of Nghe An province, term 2019 - 2024, the Youth Union, the Young Doctors Association and the Red Cross of Nghe An province organized the program "Examination, consultation and free medicine distribution" for people of Dien Quang commune, Dien Chau district.
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| The elderly, children, and people in difficult circumstances of Phi Loc parish, Dien Quang commune received free examination and consultation from doctors and nurses. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
At the program, volunteers who are doctors and nurses from the General Hospital, Dien Chau District Medical Center, and Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital conducted general examinations, measured blood pressure, provided advice on disease prevention, health maintenance, and provided free medicine to more than 300 people, including the elderly, children, and people in difficult circumstances. The total value of the free examination and medicine was about 36 million VND.
In addition, doctors and nurses also guide people on how to prevent and fight some infectious diseases through food and drink; and advise on diet for the elderly, thereby helping people raise awareness in taking care of their own health and that of their families.
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| People are given free medicine. Photo: Phuong Thuy |
This activity aims to support and help people have the conditions to examine and detect diseases early to consult on treatment as well as timely treatment.