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Dr. Atwell Eddy Allan checks health of UXO victims and people with disabilities. |
The MOA humanitarian team included 12 highly-qualified doctors and medical experts from the U.S. and several other countries, specializing in general medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, and psychology.
During the program, more than 100 patients, including 50 UXO victims in Hue city, had their health checked. In addition to free health examination and medicine, the medical staff also gave consultations on health care and rehabilitation, and presented mobility aids such as walkers, crutches, and canes to help patients improve mobility and quality of life.
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MOA’s medical staff receive patients. |
According to Major General Hoang Kim Phung, Head of the Division of Foreign Relations under VNASMA, the program was implemented with the support of many local units, including the Hue City Association for Supporting UXO/Mine Action Efforts, and Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
Addressing the event, Dr. Atwell Eddy Allan, President of MOA and Head of the delegation, expressed his deep gratitude for the opportunity to join VNASMA in such a meaningful humanitarian effort. He emphasized that the two organizations would continue to expand the humanitarian health examination and treatment model to more localities in the time ahead.
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Major General Hoang Kim Phung presents a souvenir to Dr. Atwell Eddy Allan. |
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Representatives of MOA and Vietnamese units at the program |
On this occasion, Major General Hoang Kim Phung thanked the MOA delegation and highly appreciated the voluntary spirit of the international doctors and medical staff. He hoped that they would further strengthen cooperation and expand medical support activities to benefit more such recipients in Vietnam in the future.
Translated by Mai Huong