Bringing healthcare to remote border communities
From early morning, residents from distant villages arrived for medical examinations. Doctors, nurses, and Border Guard officers worked together to conduct health screenings, provide consultations, and assist elderly people and children throughout the program.
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Residents of Den Thang village arrive early for free health check-ups. |
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Medical staff from Dao San Border Post and local health workers measure residents' blood pressure. |
Chang A Khi, a resident of Den Thang village, said the free service saved villagers the time and cost of travelling to the commune center. Before the program, Dao San Border Post had worked with local authorities to notify and encourage residents to attend.
Major Nguyen Ngoc Tu, a medic at Dao San Border Post, said many villagers received blood pressure and blood sugar tests for the first time, helping detect health risks at an early stage.
Medical teams from the Lai Chau Provincial Center for Disease Control, Phong Tho General Hospital, Dao San Commune Health Station, and Border Guard medical personnel provided examinations, health advice, and referrals for further treatment when necessary.
According to Doctor Pham Cong Hop, Head of Dao San Commune Health Station, the close cooperation between healthcare workers and Border Guard personnel has enabled more elderly people and residents of remote villages to access essential medical services.
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Border Guard medical staff and local healthcare workers provide health examinations and consultations for residents of Dao San commune. |
Strengthening people's heart in border areas
Despite difficult terrain and frequent rain, Border Guard teams, with medical equipment and supplies, travelled by motorcycle and on foot to reach remote villages.
According to Senior Colonel Lo Van Quy, Second-in-Command Officer of the Lai Chau Provincial Border Guard Command, Border Guard units have organized dozens of health education sessions for more than 3,400 people, while nearly 2,200 residents have received free medical examinations and consultations during the campaign.
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Border Guard officers visit local households to learn about their living conditions. |
Colonel Ha Duc Long, Political Commissar of Dao San Border Post, said caring for people's health is both a practical form of mass mobilization and a way to strengthen the bond between the military and local communities. “When people are healthy and secure in their livelihoods, the border is also more secure,” he said.
As the medical teams departed, villagers returned home not only with health records and medical advice, but also with a renewed appreciation for the dedication of the Border Guard soldiers serving alongside them in the nation's border areas.
Translated by Chung Anh