The Ministry of Health has asked many hospitals to be ready to support localities affected by storms and floods.

On September 16, the Ministry of Health sent an official dispatch to the health departments of 63 provinces and cities and medical units regarding ensuring medical examination and treatment and supporting flood recovery.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Health recommends that hospitals under the Ministry of Health, hospitals belonging to medical and pharmaceutical universities and hospitals in provinces and cities with professional conditions, not affected by storms and floods, be ready to support and establish working groups to increase human resources for treatment and disease prevention for hospitals in provinces and cities affected by storm No. 3 when necessary; support, connect for remote medical consultation and treatment, receive patients...

Doctors at Bao Yen District General Hospital ( Lao Cai ) examine and treat people during floods.

For hospitals and medical facilities in areas affected by storm No. 3, the Ministry of Health requests that they continue to promote the spirit of "A good doctor is like a mother", be ready and wholeheartedly serve patients; in cases beyond their capacity, transfer to another facility or request support for remote examination and treatment; note not to collect hospital fees for expenses not covered by health insurance for victims in accordance with the direction of the Prime Minister, summarize treatment costs and report to the Department of Health...

Supporting meals for patients at Bao Yen District General Hospital (Lao Cai)

The Department of Health of provinces and cities affected by storm No. 3 is responsible for strengthening on-site monitoring, closely directing, grasping the situation of local medical facilities and providing immediate support if necessary to quickly overcome the damage, bringing medical examination and treatment activities back to normal; directing the Center for Disease Control to coordinate with local authorities to carry out the work of ensuring clean water, environmental sanitation and disease prevention...

MINH KHANG

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