This comes within the framework of a charitable programme jointly held by the hospital and the ReSurge International of the US. The patients, mostly children, were selected from the 130 cases.

ReSurge International is an organization originating from the Standford University of the US, pioneering in performing free operations in developing countries.

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Meanwhile, from June 29-July 3, the Thai Nguyen Central Hospital in the northern province of Thai Nguyen, the Operation Smile Viet Nam and the Thai Nguyen provincial fund for the children will conduct free checks and operations for 100 children with harelip from a number of northern mountainous provinces.

This is an activity in response to the Month of Action for Children this year with the motto of “Joint work for poor and ethnic minority children”, “Fair development chances for children” and “No children left behind”.

The Operation Smile Viet Nam started its work in 1994, conducting operations on children with the deformity. The organisation pledged to assist the fund with over 10 billion VND (about 430,000 USD) this year.

Hanoi seeks France’s experience in clean water, waste treatment

Vice Chairman of the municipal Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen The Hung expressed his delight at growing Vietnam-France ties during a working session in the capital city on May 22 with Jean Charles Nefgre, Politburo member of the French Communist Party (PCF). 

Developing intensive treatment techniques, increasing medical examination and treatment capacity

(BGO) - Currently, many hospitals in Bac Giang province have successfully implemented difficult and intensive treatment techniques that were previously only available at central-level hospitals. That advance has improved the quality of medical examination and treatment at the grassroots level and contributed to reducing overloads in higher-level hospitals.

French agency helps Hue in wastewater treatment project

The Service public de l’assainissement francilien (SIAAP) of France will support Hue city, the central province of Thua Thien Hue, in a project to improve hydraulic system in Ngu Ha river and research on sludge treatment. 

Hospital K, UK partners work to improve cancer treatment

Over 300,000 Vietnamese patients are struggling with cancer, said Director of the Vietnam National Cancer Hospital (Hospital K) Tran Van Thuan during a conference on scientific research and training cooperation between Hospital K and UK partners on April 16. 

Japan’s organic waste treatment tech introduced in HCM City

A workshop introducing Japan’s advanced organic waste processing technology was held at an experimental laboratory of the Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) in Ho Chi Minh City on March 28.

Source: VNA