Programme pays tribute to frontline forces in COVID-19 fight

Students and lecturers from the Military Medical University depart for Ho Chi Minh City and southern localities to support them in COVID-19 prevention and control (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) –“Vietnam – Khat vong binh yen” (Vietnam – Desire for peace) programme was heldon October 31 night to honour the contributions and sacrifice by collectives,individuals, especially those working on the frontline such as medical workers and Trade Unionofficials, in the country’s COVID-19 fight.

The programme was heldwith joint efforts of the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL), theMinistry of Health, and the Vietnam Television.

Addressing the event,head of the Party Central Committee’s Commission for Mass Mobilisation Bui ThiMinh Hoai underscored that the programme provides a chance to affirm the sound leadership and directions of the Party and State and highlight efforts of thewhole political system and people of Vietnam in pushing back the pandemic.

Along with honouring the sacrifice, initiatives and creativity as well as the determination of peopleinvolving in the fight, the programme also affirmed the role that the Trade Unionhas played in supporting businesses and the Government at all levels inCOVID-19 prevention and control and economic development, said Hoai.

For his part, DeputyPrime Minister Vu Duc Dam said that the COVID-19 outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City had caused severe overload of the city medical system with a workload ten times compared to thenormal situation. All forces have been mobilised to extinguish the pandemic, henoted.

The Deputy PM underlinedthat variants of SARS-CoV-2 are developing in an unpredictable manner, therefore,all people should raise their awareness of the pandemic and strictly implementthe Ministry of Health’s 5K message. The Government is working hard to get allpeople aging from 18 years old fully vaccinated against COVID-91, he said.

Representatives from the Party, State and the organising board also presented rewards to Trade Union officials and medical workes who have made great contributions to COVID-19 prevention and control activities so far. (Photo: VNA)

In order to encourageall people to promote solidarity and mutual support to overcome alldifficulties and contribute to the victory over COVID-19, completing the “dualtargets” given by the Party and State, the VGCL has launched the “Melodies in the frontline” song composing contest and another for video clips on “Unforgettable moments”.

Three second, six thirdand 12 consolidate prizes, along with five thematic prizes were presented towinners of the “Melodies in the frontline” competition. The prize-wining works wereperformed during the programme.

Meanwhile, the “Unforgettablemoments” contest honoured 16 outstanding individuals and five collectives.

At the programme, representativesfrom the Party, State and the organising board also presented rewards toTrade Union officials and medical workes whohave made great contributions to COVID-19 prevention and control activities sofar./.

VNA