Programme gives free medical treatment to poor patients

A medical worker takes a patient’s blood sample (Photo: VNA)

HCM City (VNA) – A programme named “For Poor
Patients” made debut on September 15 with the aim to provide free medical
check-ups and treatment for 1,500 patients with disadvantaged backgrounds
nationwide.

Nguyen Thi Xuan Thu, Chairwoman of the Vietnam
Red Cross Society Central Committee, said needy patients will receive free
examination and treatment at in Hanoi, Ha Long city, Nha Trang
city, Phu Quoc island and Ho Chi Minh City.

Alongside the “For ” programme, a
free cancer screening programme will also be held at the Hospital of the HCM
City University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Vinmec Central Park Hospital
in HCM City from September 23 to October 7. It is intended to screen 2,500
people for breast cancer, cervical cancer and colorectal cancer.

Also on September 15, the oncology centre of the
HCM City-based Military Hospital 175 provided free cancer screening and advice
for 100 patients, including welfare policy beneficiaries and revolution
contributors.-VNA