Que Phong: 109 people infected with dioxin have not received benefits

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(Baonghean.vn) - On the morning of December 16, Que Phong district held a summary of the work of the Association of Agent Orange/dioxin victims in 2015 and set out directions and tasks for 2016.

Attending the event were leaders of the District Party Committee's Propaganda Department, Department of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, representatives of district-level departments, branches, and organizations, and the Association of Agent Orange Victims of 14 communes and towns.

In recent times, with the support and attention of the whole society, the Association of Agent Orange/Dioxin Victims has had many positive and effective activities. Up to now, 5/14 Association organizations have been put into operation with 86 members participating in activities in Muong Noc, Tien Phong, Chau Kim, Thong Thu communes and Kim Son town. Due to backlog and loss of records, the whole district has 109 people infected with dioxin who have not yet enjoyed the government's preferential policies.

Toàn cảnh hội nghị
Conference overview.

In 2015, Que Phong district mobilized to build a fund to support dioxin victims of 95 million VND. It cared for and provided many preferential policies such as support for repairing dilapidated temporary houses, providing loans for production and business, subsidizing scholarships for children of members infected with Agent Orange/dioxin and giving 177 gifts on holidays and Tet. The total amount of support and gifts in 2015 was 114 million 300 thousand VND.

The association has proposed many solutions to improve operational efficiency, promote the establishment of association funds, and support Agent Orange victims both spiritually and materially to ease their pain and improve their lives.

On this occasion, the Association's Executive Committee awarded prizes to 1 collective and 3 individuals with many outstanding achievements in the Association's movement and campaign to support victims of Agent Orange/dioxin./.

Kim Lieng - Dinh Duc

(Kuifeng Radio)

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