Department of Health met and commended Ho Chi Minh City's reinforcements to fight Covid-19 epidemic

A medical team of 31 nurses, doctors, and technicians from Phu Dien General Hospital volunteered to go to Phu Nhuan District (Ho Chi Minh City) to fight the Covid-19 epidemic. This is also the first private hospital in the province to send medical staff and an ambulance to support the fight against the epidemic.

Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of Nghe An Department of Health praised the delegation's contributions in the fight against the epidemic. Photo: Thanh Chung

During 62 days, the group took the lead in performing well the tasks assigned by the Department of Health.Ho Chi Minh CityAssignment: Treating severe Covid-19 patients at field hospitals, taking samples for testing and vaccinating against Covid-19.

Speaking at the meeting, Associate Professor, Dr. Duong Dinh Chinh - Director of the Department of HealthNghe Anpraised the delegation's contributions to the fight against the epidemic and taking care of people's health. At the same time, he hoped that with the experience gained, the medical staff of Phu Dien General Hospital would make many contributions to the fight against the epidemic in the province.

Leaders of the Provincial Labor Federation presented gifts to the medical staff. Photo: Thanh Chung

On this occasion, the Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control of Nghe An province, the Provincial Labor Federation, and the Nghe An Health Sector Trade Union presented gifts to encourage 31 doctors and nurses who had successfully completed their tasks and returned home.