This activity was part of free health examination and medicine program for people along the Vietnam-Lao borderline, within the framework of the second Vietnam-Laos border defense friendship exchange program.

During the three days, medical staff of the two countries provided free medical examinations and medicines for 2,105 border people in Sop Bao district (Houaphanh province, Laos) and Moc Chau district (Son La province, Vietnam).

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Medical staff giving health checkups and counseling to people in Moc Chau district, Son La province

Meanwhile, they instructed local residents how to take care of their health and children’s health and prevent and control common diseases; as well as presented gifts to medical facilities and local authorities.

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Inquiring after and presenting gifts to policy beneficiaries in Long Sap commune, Moc Chau district

The activity contributed to screening and detecting common diseases; updating people with knowledge about health care, protection, and disease prevention and control. This was an occasion for the two countries’ military medical officers to exchange and share experiences in medical profession and military medical, while enhancing the spirit of solidarity, thereby deepening the solidarity and friendship between the two peoples, militaries, and military medical sectors.

Translated by Song Anh