In 2024, the Dove Fund sponsored the project “Empowering Health and Well-Being for Orange Agent-Affected Individuals” in A Luoi District, Thua Thien Hue Province. This initiative was conducted in collaboration with Hearts for Hue, the Oncology Center of Hue Central Hospital, and A Luoi District Medical Center. The primary objective of this project is to enhance the quality of life for those impacted by focusing on early prevention, effective treatment, and comprehensive post-treatment care.
The program includes several essential activities, such as training sessions for trainers (TOT) that address cancer prevention, screening, and palliative care for cancer patients. A total of 18 doctors and 18 healthcare workers from Community Health Centers (CHCs) and the District Health Center participated in this training. Additionally, the initiative conducted five phases of cancer screenings for 1,500 individuals affected by Agent Orange across 17 communes and A Luoi town. Further cancer examinations were also carried out for suspected cases at Hue Central Hospital. Furthermore, five phases of palliative care have been provided for individuals with cancer and chronic diseases, with ongoing efforts to complete this initiative in the coming months.
TOT sessions for doctors and medical officers in a luoi district
Cancer screening and examination for people affected by Agent Orange in the town
Palliative care for patients with cancer and chronic diseases
Following five phases of the cancer screening process, 1,009 out of 1,500 participants received health examinations. Among them, 46 individuals were flagged as suspected of having cancer and were referred to Hue Central Hospital for further screening tests. As of September 2024, one case has been diagnosed with cancer.
Hearts for Hue extends our sincere gratitude to Dove Fund for their generous sponsorship and to the Hue Central Hospital Oncology Center and A Luoi Medical Center for their valuable collaboration in making this program a success.
Let’s watch the video to have an overview of this project!
