The ceremony was held on the occasion of the 75th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
The history of founding and development of the CivilMedicine Division was associated with the difficult and arduous war against USimperialists after the Military and Civil Medicine Board was separated into twodivisions: military medicine and civil medicine in 1962.
Speaking at the event, President Phuc expressed his profoundgratitude to the generations of doctors and staff of the Civil Medicine Divisionwho overcame difficulties and fierceness of the war to be present in allbattlefields to take care of and treat the wounded soldiers and people.
He emphasised that, during the process of construction andgrowth, the Civil Medicine Division has made important contributions,especially in research and production of vaccines for disease prevention andcontrol, drugs and equipment.
He affirmed that the "Hero of the People's ArmedForces" title is a testament to the recognition of the Party and State forparticularly outstanding achievements made by generations of officers ,doctors, and soldiers of the Civil Medicine Division during the resistance waragainst US imperialists.
The State leader also requested localities to pay specialattention to officers, doctors and soldiers of the division./.
VNA