Bentiu town is the most difficult area in South Sudan, with people suffering from poverty and unstable life, especially ethnic minority groups. People here live almost entirely on government subsidies of the United Nations. Among them, young children, the elderly, and women are vulnerable groups that need the most attention and protection.
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| Medical group and doctors at Field Hospital 2.5 on a volunteer trip to Bentiu town (Unity State, South Sudan). Photo: Suckhoe & Doisong |
Recently, Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 coordinated with units in the Bentiu subdivision and several offices at the UNMISS mission to carry out a volunteer trip to provide a free medical examination for women in this area.
The program was coordinated with many individual officers at the Mission office block, friends of the Level 1 Hospital from the Mongolian defense battalion, and the doctors and nurses at the local health facility.
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| The medical team and doctors distributed gifts and good wishes on International Women's Day to the Sudanese women. Photo: Suckhoe & Doisong |
The examination package includes general health tests with gynecological examination, where people receive general and obstetric ultrasound, reproductive health consultation, and advice on early detection of Common gynecological abnormalities and diseases. The doctors also provide instructions on proper gynecological care and hygiene for women.
After the examination, the women were given gifts, including shirts, sandals, hats, and feminine hygiene solutions.
Dr. Nguyen Ha Ngoc, the Hospital Director, said that Level 2 Field Hospital Rotation 5 has proactively proposed to other units and agencies in the Bentiu subdivision to develop a detailed plan with focal points and organize members. The volunteer work trip was supported and highly appreciated by the commander at the division, because this was a week of action for women and children on International Women's Day March 8.
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| After the examination, the women were given gifts, including shirts, sandals, hats, and feminine hygiene solutions. Photo: Suckhoe & Doisong |
Doctor Huynh Thi Thanh Giang (the main person in charge of obstetric examination and consultation) said that the screening session detected 2 cases of gallbladder and ureteral stones. In particular, one case of early pregnancy was detected, and another one of a woman that was expecting. Both cases were scheduled for a follow-up examination, detailed instructions, and suggested directions for the patients.
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| Dr. Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang spoke with a Mongolian woman. Photo: Suckhoe & Doisong |
To make the charity event friendly and warm, Major Tran Thuan Trang (Chief Nursing Officer of Hospital 2.5) and the head of the women's nursing group, Nguyen Thi Thanh Hang, planned to wrap up the most beautiful gifts and make milk tea for the local people. The Sudanese women greatly appreciated these gifts, and they wished the best for the doctors and nurses of the hospital.
Source: Vietnamtimes
