Dantri Newspaper and Duc Giang General Hospital provide free health consultations for nearly 300 residents in Lao Cai Province on June 12.
Dantri Newspaper, in collaboration with Duc Giang General Hospital, organised a free health consultation and gift-giving programme for nearly 300 residents of Nu Village in Bao Yen District, the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, on Thursday.
Nu Village was severely damaged by Typhoon Yagi in September 2024. Although life has gradually returned to normal, the villagers remain vividly aware of the hardship.
Newly-built houses in Nu Village following the Typhoon Yagi
Nguyen Anh Dung, Vice Chairman of the Bao Yen District People's Committee, noted, "The aftermath of Typhoon Yagi left residents of Nu Village facing tremendous difficulties. People in this remote area rarely have access to specialist medical services. That's why this programme, jointly organised by Dantri and Duc Giang General Hospital, is truly meaningful."
At the event, 68-year-old Hoang Van Hoa expressed his excitement about receiving a check-up from central-level doctors.
"Normally, I must travel 20 kilometres to the district hospital on mountainous roads. It's tough. Today, I'm delighted the doctors came to us."
Hoa's family lost their home, their most valuable asset, during the typhoon and are still struggling to rebuild their lives.
Like Hoa, many residents registered for medical check-ups and received free medication.
According to Dr Nguyen Trong Nghia from Duc Giang General Hospital, the event brought together a team of specialists from various departments, including internal medicine, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, and dentistry, to best meet residents' health needs. Elderly people, children, underprivileged families, and war veterans were given priority for consultation and on-the-spot medicine delivery.
High blood pressure, joint pain, and digestive disorders were common conditions among the elderly in Nu Village. Doctors provided thorough guidance on prevention and treatment. For children, skin diseases, sore throats, and digestive issues were most prevalent. Parents also received advice on proper childcare and home prevention methods.
Vice Chairman Nguyen Anh Dung emotionally stated, "This programme not only improves physical health but also uplifts the spirits of our people, giving them strength to rebuild their lives and overcome challenges."
Nguyen Xuan Toan, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Dantri, said the newspaper had worked closely with several central hospitals to provide free consultations and medicine to people in flood- and landslide-hit areas immediately after Typhoon Yagi struck.
On behalf of the editorial board, journalist Nguyen Xuan Toan sincerely thanks readers nationwide for supporting Dantri's relief efforts in affected regions. He also underlined the newspaper's commitment to serving as a bridge between its readers and vulnerable communities.
At the end of the day, the organising team distributed essential supplies, including fever and pain relief medication, medicated oil, vitamins, throat lozenges, shampoo, and body wash.
Alongside the healthcare initiative, Dantri also held a groundbreaking ceremony the same day for a road connecting Nu Village to Tri Trong Hamlet in Phuc Khanh Commune. The new road is expected to significantly improve transport and promote local socio-economic development.
