September 21, 2025 | 23:03 (GMT+7)
Military Hospital 120 provides free health check-ups for people in Vinh Long
PANO – On September 20, Military Hospital 120, in coordination with the Vinh Long Provincial Department of Health and units in the province, organized free medical check-ups, consultations, medicine distribution, and gift-giving for residents of the four communes of Tra Con, Ngai Tu, Tap Son, and Long Hiep in Vinh Long province, on the occasion of Sene Dolta Festival in 2025.
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Maj. Gen. Nguyen Minh Trieu inquires after locals. |
Upholding the close bond between troops and people, the delegation examined, provided health consultations, prescribed medication, and guided treatment for more than 1,000 people, including wounded soldiers, policy beneficiaries, and disadvantaged or lonely individuals. The total value of the distributed medicines exceeded VND 180 million.
In addition, the team presented 1,000 gift packages, worth VND 300,000 each, raising the total cost of the program to over VND 500 million, funded by the hospital’s welfare resources and sponsors. Beyond medical care, the doctors also shared knowledge about preventing common diseases and promoted awareness of public health.
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Locals having their health checked and receiving gifts from the organizing panel |
Senior Colonel Tran Minh Han, Political Commissar of the hospital and head of the delegation, said that this was a significant activity on the occasion of Sene Dolta Festival, reflecting the responsibility of the military medical force in honoring national contributors, supporting military families, and ensuring social welfare. At the same time, it helped strengthen the bond between the armed forces, local authorities, and the people.”
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Military Hospital 120’s doctor providing health check-up for a local man |
At the event, Major General Nguyen Minh Trieu, Deputy Commander of Military Region 9, visited and encouraged the medical team and warmly inquired after participating local residents and families. He extended his best wishes for a warm, joyful Sene Dolta Festival.
Translated by Song Anh