The initiative forms part of Dantri/DTiNews’ ongoing community outreach efforts aimed at improving access to healthcare for people living in remote and disadvantaged areas.
Hundreds of residents gathered at Thien Thuat Commune Health Station from early morning, with many undergoing specialist consultations and ultrasound scans for the first time.
Lam Thi Linh, 76, travelled nearly 10km with her husband to attend the programme.
"Knowing that doctors from Hanoi were coming to provide free consultations, we set off before dawn to make sure we arrived on time," she said after receiving medical advice and prescribed medication.
Many residents said financial difficulties had prevented them from attending regular health check-ups, making the programme a rare opportunity to access quality healthcare without travelling long distances or incurring additional costs.
Hoang Van Khue, who has spent decades working in agriculture, said he had not undergone a health examination for years.
"I had recently been feeling tired and was worried about my health. After being examined, the doctors told me my indicators were normal. I was also given medicines free of charge, which made me very happy," he said.
Thien Thuat Commune is home to more than 7,000 residents from eight ethnic groups. The area remains one of the province's most disadvantaged localities, with many villages located far from medical facilities and transport links often disrupted during the rainy season.
According to local authorities, many residents have limited access to specialist healthcare services despite the presence of local health stations, making community-based programmes particularly valuable.
At the event, doctors from Thanh Nhan Hospital provided consultations and examinations for around 200 residents, most of whom were aged over 50 and at higher risk of chronic illnesses.
Nguyen Van Duong, secretary of Thanh Nhan Hospital's Youth Union, said screenings identified common conditions including hypertension, musculoskeletal disorders, fatty liver disease, kidney stones and prostate enlargement.
One resident was found to have bladder stones and was advised to seek specialist treatment to avoid potential complications, including urinary tract infections and urinary obstruction.
Duong said regular health screenings played an important role in detecting diseases early and helping patients manage chronic conditions more effectively.
"Screenings help detect diseases early and enable timely treatment, while regular check-ups allow better management of chronic conditions," he said.
Doctors also advised residents to maintain healthy lifestyles, reduce salt and alcohol consumption, stay physically active, drink sufficient water and avoid self-medication without professional guidance.
Following the consultations, participants received medicines, vitamins and nutritional supplements donated by Dantri readers and benefactors.
The programme is part of Dantri's healthcare outreach initiative for underserved communities. To date, it has provided free health consultations to around 7,000 people through 36 programmes nationwide.
