Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen pays Tet visit to Dak O Border Guard Post

On the evening of January 30, a working delegation from the Ministry of Health, led by its Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen, visited and extended Lunar New Year (Tet) greetings to officers and soldiers of the Dak O Border Guard Post in Dak O commune, Dong Nai province, as part of the “Spring in the border area – Warming the hearts of local communities” program.

Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, presents gifts to officers and soldiers of the Dak O Border Guard Post. Photo: Huu Tam

Representing Dong Nai province were Duong Minh Dung, member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization; Le Thi Thanh Loan, member of the Provincial Party Committee, Vice Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee, and Chairwoman of the provincial Women’s Union; Specialist Doctor Level II Do Thi Nguyen, Director of the provincial Department of Health, along with representatives of several departments, agencies, and units.

Sharing with the delegation about border protection and the maintenance of security and order in the border area, Senior Lieutenant-Colonel Vu Dinh Dien, Head of the Dak O Border Guard Post, said that the unit is currently responsible for managing and safeguarding national border sovereignty and security along nearly 16 kilometers of borderline. During the 2026 Lunar New Year of the Horse, the Command of the Dak O Border Guard Post thoroughly grasped and strictly carried out directives and orders from higher authorities regarding combat readiness and the organization of 2026 Tet activities. The station closely coordinated with relevant functional forces to closely monitor the situation and conduct coordinated patrols and strict control over the border and areas under its management. In addition, reconnaissance forces were deployed, and mass mobilization efforts were strengthened to maintain a firm presence on the ground, celebrate Tet, and welcome spring together with local residents in border areas. The station also proactively advised local authorities on handling any complex incidents arising at the grassroots level, ensuring no passive or unexpected situations.

Duong Minh Dung, member of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Standing Committee and Head of the Provincial Party Committee’s Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, presents gifts to officers and soldiers of the Dak O Border Guard Post. Photo: Huu Tam

Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen expressed his pleasure at joining the Ministry of Health delegation to visit, extend Tet greetings, and encourage officers and soldiers of the Dak O Border Guard Post, a unit performing duties on the frontline of the national border. He conveyed his sincere regards and Tet wishes to all officers and soldiers of the post, wishing them good health, happiness, and continued success in fulfilling all tasks entrusted by the Party, the State, and the people.

Do Xuan Tuyen, Deputy Minister of Health, extends Tet greetings to officers and soldiers of the Dak O Border Guard Post. Photo: Huu Tam

The leader of the Ministry of Health emphasized that, in addition to carrying out national defense and security duties, the border guard force in Dak O has in recent years closely coordinated with the local health sector in caring for, protecting, and improving the health of people in border areas. The force has actively participated in disease prevention and control, medical examinations and treatment, and public communication to raise awareness of hygiene and disease prevention among local communities, thereby contributing to the strengthening of the all-people border defense posture in close linkage with a strong grassroots healthcare system. These results reflect the spirit of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” in the new era, always serving the people and standing as a reliable pillar for Party committees, authorities, and local residents.

The year 2026 is of significant importance in implementing the objectives of a new phase of socio-economic development, during which the tasks of safeguarding national border sovereignty and maintaining political security and social order continue to pose very high demands. Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen expressed his hope that officers and soldiers of the Dak O Border Guard Post will continue to uphold their heroic tradition, remain united, proactively grasp the situation, and coordinate effectively with relevant forces, while also paying attention to the material and spiritual well-being of personnel so that each officer and soldier can work with peace of mind and remain long-term committed to the unit and the area.

The Ministry of Health will continue to closely coordinate with the Ministry of National Defense, the Border Guard Force, and the local health sector in providing healthcare to officers, soldiers, and residents in border areas, contributing to the building of a peaceful, stable, and sustainably developed border region.

By Hanh Dung, Huu Tam – Translated by Huyen Trang, Thu Ha