Lying under the Truong Son Mountain Range, A Luoi district has been severely affected by the lingering effects of Agent Orange/dioxin from the war, causing significant challenges to the local people's material and spiritual life. Understanding locals’ difficulties, the staff, doctors, and nurses at the military-civilian infirmary of Defense-Economic Unit 92 have given them the wholehearted support. That's just why local people have considered the infirmary’s personnel their family members.
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Locals having their health checked by doctors of the military-civilian infirmary of Defense-Economic Unit 92 |
Nguyen Thi Xuan in Ka Non 1 village of Lam Dot commune is one of the locals receiving medical care and treatment from the infirmary’s caring doctors and nurses. The woman had suffered gastritis for a long time. However, after a period of treatment, now she clearly feels the improvement in her health.
Similarly, P Ling Thi Lan from A Chi village of A Roang commune used to believe that her illness was caused by "forest spirits." Thanks to the thorough explanations, education, and care from the doctors at the infirmary, she has changed her perspective and now trusts conventional healthcare.
Xuan and Lan are just two of many patients who have been treated and cared for by military doctors, who are always dedicated to the people in these difficult areas. In addition to medical treatment, the doctors and nurses have actively engaged in health education, encouraging the community to change their living habits, diet, and eliminate outdated customs.
Senior Captain Nguyen Tran Phu is one of the exemplary figures of the military-civilian infirmary of Defense-Economic Unit 92. After graduating from the Military Medical University and working at Military Hospital 268, he volunteered to work at the infirmary in 2020. Here, he has saved many patients in critical condition, including a case of a two-year-old child, Vien Thi Ha Vy, who suffered from a foreign body in the trachea causing cardiac and respiratory arrest. Doctor Phu’s dedication and professionalism have helped many people in this border area escape from life-threatening illnesses.
Another notable figure is nurse Ho Xuan Nhien, who has been working in this border area for 15 years. As a devoted medical staff, he has visited each household to educate the community about health and equip them with methods to prevent diseases. Over the years, Nhien has treated many emergency cases, such as Ho Pen, who fractured his leg, and three-year-old child Ho Thi Nhi, who choked on milk. Nhien’s and his team’s efforts have provided the local people with full confidence in the healthcare services offered by the military doctors.
The military-civilian infirmary not only takes care of people’s health but also serves as a place that fosters strong military - civilian relationship. Apart from treating illnesses, the doctors and nurses have shared the joys and sorrows of the community. Ho A Lua, Chairman of the People's Committee of A Roang commune, was injured in a labor accident. During a period of treatment at the infirmary, he felt the wholehearted care from the doctors and nurses. He said, “I consider doctor Phu and the medical staff here my family. Their dedication not only saves lives, but also builds strong trust in the hearts of the people.”
According to Colonel Le Van Hoa, Head of Defense-Economic Unit 92, the people in the area now have a healthier and more stable life. The results partly come from the care and tireless contribution of the military doctors. The devotion of the doctors not only saves lives, but also helps build a strong military-civilian relationship, contributing to maintaining security, order, and social safety in the border areas.
Translated by Tran Hoai