A medical team from theUS-based Vets With A Mission (VWAM) has provided free check-ups andmedicines and donated 28 wheelchairs for poverty-stricken locals in ALuoi district, central Thua Thien-Hue province.
From March 31-April 3, the team also examined and distributedmedicines to patients in Quang Dien district and Huong Tra town,including those living in difficulty and suffering from diseases relatedto cardiovascular issues, bones, paediatrics andophthalmology.
Chairman of the Vietnam Union ofFriendship Organisations of Thua Thien-Hue Province Le Van Anh saidthat over the past 20 years, the VWAM has provided financial assistanceto the construction of some dispensaries and numerous victims affectedby natural disasters in the province and surrounding localities.
The US organisation also granted 24,000 USD of aid to build additionalfacilities and offer equipment to the Hong Ha commune medical stationin mountainous A Luoi district.-VNA