August 11, 2024 | 22:16 (GMT+7)
Military Hospital 175 provides free eye surgeries to Binh Phuoc people
PANO - Military Hospital 175 of the Defense Ministry, in coordination with Corps 16 and Truong Tuoi Group Joint Stock Company, held a program to provide free eye surgeries in Binh Phuoc province.
Accordingly, Military Hospital 175 gave free eyes’ check-ups, consulted, and provided free eye surgeries (cataract surgeries) for policy beneficiaries, people in difficult circumstances, ethnic minority groups in the province, and relatives of officers, soldiers, Trade Union members, and workers of Corps 16.
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People receive free eye screening. |
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Doctors conduct surgery to patient |
This was a practical activity in celebration of the Vietnam People’s Army (December 22, 1944 - 2024), and the 35th anniversary of the Whole-People Defense Festive Day (December 22, 1989 - 2024), while spreading humanistic values in the community, and taking care of the national contributors’ and needy people’s health.
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Leaders of Military Hospital 175 and other units inquire after patients after the surgery |
Accordingly, doctors of Military Hospital 175 conducted surgery on 50 patients at Military Hospital 16. They applied modern phaco eye surgery techniques and used soft lenses, helping patients feel no pain, while the bandage can be removed after a few hours of surgery.
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Corps 16 commends units for hosting such meaningful event. |
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The organization panel grants gifts to needy residents. |
Previously, the patients were provided with free eye screening. The cost of surgeries was covered by Truong Tuoi Company. Meanwhile, the organization panel handed over gifts, worth VND 600.000 each, to the patients.
Translated by Song Anh