As many as 112 children with in the northern province of Ninh Binh have received (Illustrative photo: VNA)Ninh
Binh (VNA) – As many as 112 children with harelip and cleft palate in
the northern province of Ninh Binh have received free check-ups screenings and
surgeries.
Binh (VNA) – As many as 112 children with harelip and cleft palate in
the northern province of Ninh Binh have received free check-ups screenings and
surgeries.
The
programme was held by the provincial General Hospital and a surgical delegation
of Japan on March 1.
Doctor
Pham Van Hien, head of the Odonto-Stomatology Faculty of the Ninh Binh General
Hospital said children with harelip and cleft palate should receive surgeries
as soon as possible, which help to improve their health and confidence.
After
screenings, 40 children will receive free surgeries from now to March 9. The programme also supports travelling
and accommodation fees for the patients during their treatment.
This is the 20th year that the Japanese
surgical delegation has provided free surgeries for children in
province. -VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
