Border-area children receive free medical care and gifts on International Children’s Day

On the morning of May 31, at the Bu Dop Regional Health Center, in coordination with Dong Nai Children's Hospital, the Bu Dop Regional Health Center, and local authorities, the Dong Nai Department of Health organized a program to provide free medical examinations, distribute medicines, and present gifts to 500 children in the border communes of Tan Tien, Thien Hung, and Hung Phuoc.

Director of Dong Nai Department of Health Do Thi Nguyen speaks at the program.

Leaders of Tan Tien, Thien Hung, and Hung Phuoc communes present letters of appreciation to representatives of the Dong Nai Department of Health and partner organizations.

Children have their height and weight measured.

Specialist Level II Doctor Do Thi Nguyen, Director of the Dong Nai Department of Health, said that the activity was organized to mark International Children's Day on June 1. It also aims to respond to the 2026 Action Month for Children and implement the Party’s and State’s policies on protecting, caring for, and improving people's health, particularly for children in remote, isolated, and border areas.

Doctors from Dong Nai Children's Hospital conduct health examinations for children.

According to the Director of the Department of Health, children are the future of the nation and a vital resource for the sustainable development of society. Therefore, healthcare for children, especially those in difficult circumstances, has always received special attention from the health sector and authorities and agencies at all levels. Through the program, children are able to access quality healthcare services, including general health checkups, specialist examinations, nutritional counseling, healthcare guidance, screening for common and congenital diseases, and free medication.

In addition to receiving medical examinations, children also participated in recreational activities as part of the program.

In addition to medical examinations, the organizing committee also presented many meaningful gifts to the children on International Children's Day on June 1. Although the gifts were not of great material value, they reflected the care and sharing of the health sector, partner organizations, and the broader community toward children in border areas.

By Hanh Dung – Translated by Minh Hong, Minho