MEDICAL PROGRAMS

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Hearts for Hue is committed to improving healthcare access and enhancing the quality of life for vulnerable communities in Hue City through its Medical Programs, which focus on two key initiatives: the Eye Care Program in Huong Tra Commune and The Medical support for Agent Orange victims in A Luoi District. The Eye Care Program provides free eye screenings, prescription glasses, and cataract surgeries for disadvantaged childrens, particularly in rural areas such as Huong Tra Commune, helping to restore vision and promote independence. Meanwhile, the support for Agent Orange families in A Luoi addresses the long-term health impacts of dioxin exposure by offering regular check-ups, essential medications, and financial aid for specialized treatments. Together, these efforts reflect Hearts for Hue’s dedication to holistic, compassionate, and inclusive healthcare for those most in need.

PROGRAMS

EYE CARE PROGRAM

MEDICAL CARE FORAGENT ORANGE FAMILIES

THE LEARNING AREA FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AT THE HUE CENTRAL HOSPITAL

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IMPACTS OF EYE CARE PROGRAM IN HUONG TRA

Hearts for Hue, in coordination with the Huong Tra Town Department of Education, the Huong Tra Town Medical Center, and Long Hoang Thanh Optical Company (Hue), organized eye refraction tests for more than 531 students from elementary and middle schools in the Binh Tien, Binh Thanh, Tu Ha, and Huong Van communes. These are the students who were selected from the screening sessions of over 5,000 students in the local communes and wards.

Through two rounds of examinations, the program has identified and provided free glasses to 289 students. At the same time, the children were also advised on how to protect their eyes and guided on the proper use of electronic devices to minimize negative impacts on their vision. It is expected that the program will continue to conduct eye examinations and provide glasses for nearly 500 more students in the wards of Hương Xuân, Hương Chữ, Hương Toàn, and Hương Văn, with the goal of completion by December 2024.

IMPACTS OF MEDICAL CARE FOR AGENT ORANGE IN A LUOI

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. 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.

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