Teaching staff and students of Khanh Hoa Medical College traveled to Ba Cum Nam Commune, Khanh Son District on March 29 to volunteer for charity missions...
Teaching staff and students of Khanh Hoa Medical College traveled to Ba Cum Nam Commune, Khanh Son District on March 29 to volunteer for charity missions, including providing free check-ups, medicines, gifts, etc in an effort to contribute to social welfare and community health.
The physicians were present at Ba Cum Nam Commune at 8am. The office of Ba Cum Nam Commune People’s Committee and the local Community House were used for medical examination, counseling and dental care. The ground was for free haircut and nail trimming for children.
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| Medical examination for local residents. |
Mau Thi Du (Suoi Me Village) says, “I have a pain in my back, legs and arms. Hearing about the medical trip, I come here early to get medicines.” Cao Thi Hoi (Hon Gam Village) was present to have her child with a fever and a bad cough examined.
In the conference hall, many poor people were given gifts containing rice, sugar, instant noodles, seasoning or wheelchairs. 34-year-old Cao Van Buoc says, “I got paralyzed since I was a child. My wheelchair is too old and is not working anymore. I am so grateful for the new one.”
According to Cao Minh Vy, Chairman of Ba Cum Nam Commune People’s Committee, over 97% of the local residents are ethnic minority people. Out of 349 households, 80 are poor and 39 are marginally poor. The locals live mostly on farming and they can not afford regular medical care. The free medical examination has given the locals’ access to community heath care and raise public awareness of disease prevention.
Student Nguyen Ngoc Anh, Dental Implant Class confirms, “This is the first time I have joined such a meaningful school activity. The trip has made a deep impression on me, helping young people like me to discover more about the local residents’ customs. The trip also provides me opportunities to sharpen my skills.”
Most of the students joining the charity program showed their good feelings as they could have real-life experience. The trip helped them to be more mature and know how to share with the less fortunate. "I become more aware of doctors’ responsibilities. I hope I will have more chances to join such activities to contribute to health care for the poor," adds Mai Huong, a pharmaceutical student.
According to Principal Truong Quang Thuan, this was the 11th year the college had held the charity activity with the participation of over 200 physicians and medical students. This was a good chance to remind future doctors of their responsibilities to contribute to community health care. Apart from medical care, 349 gifts were offered to local residents. The charity trip was worth nearly VND100 million in total.
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