At a surgery under the cleft palate programme (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien – Hue (VNA) – A
f , with the participation of
, is taking place in the central province of
from March 1 to 10, supporting children in need from across the nation.
Coordinated by the Interplast Germany’s volunteer
surgery team and the Hue Central Hospital, the programme targets those with difficult circumstances and
disabilities who cannot afford the surgery.
According to Nguyen Hong Loi, Director of the
hospital’s Odonto-Stomatology Centre, participating doctors are conducting
check-ups for the patients.
Up to 70 children are expected to receive
operations on this occasion, Loi said.
Professor Johannes Hidding, a member of the
Interplast team, said he always feels happy whenever he remembers the smiles of
children after surgery.
Another member, Professor Peter Schachner, said
this is the 5th time he has come to Thua Thien – Hue and cooperated with the
Odonto-Stomatology Centre. He enjoys working here because of the local medical
team’s professionalism and enthusiasm.
Notably, as part of the programme, the Interplast
delegation will transfer to their peers at the Hue Central Hospital advanced
techniques in cleft lip and palate surgery and anesthesiology./.
Source: VietnamPlus
