Humanitarian program brings sight to the mountainous areas of Khe Tre and Long Quang

10 gift packages were presented to disadvantaged households

The program is part of a series of events marking the 7th Congress of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly and the Vietnam Cooperative Alliance (for the 2026 - 2031 term), and puts into practice the coordination program between the Ministry of Health and the Vietnam Association of the Elderly in the 2025 - 2028 period on vision care for people in difficult circumstances.

As part of the program, the Organizing Committee provided 1,000 free eye examinations to residents of the two communes. Doctors and medical staff directly examined and screened hundreds of people for eye conditions.

1,000 residents of Khe Tre and Long Quang communes received free eye examinations and medication

The program also featured the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement for the 2026 - 2028 period between the Hue City Cooperative Alliance and Saigon Eye Hospital - Song Han. The agreement paves the way for a long-term partnership to improve vision care for cooperative officials and members, as well as local residents.

Mr. Luong Trong Tuong, a representative of Saigon Eye Hospital - Song Han, said: “For people in the highlands, the eye examination is not only a medical service, but also an opportunity to regain their sight and improve their quality of life. We hope to bring our expertise, which meets JCI Enterprise standards, closer to local communities, helping remove geographical and economic barriers.”

In the coming time, Saigon Eye Hospital - Song Han will continue working with partners such as the Thien Tam Fund, MB Bank, and local authorities to expand the humanitarian eye care model to other disadvantaged areas in Hue City and the Central region.