Exploiting seafood in traditional Truong Sa fishing grounds, fishermen always face countless difficulties, surprises, and even life-threatening dangers.
When they are sick or in trouble, they always receive timely help from Truong Sa Island infirmary.
For a long time, the Navy officers and soldiers here have become a solid support for fishermen to feel secure going out to sea and sticking to the sea.
In early April 2025, while working on fishing boat BD 96888 TS near Thuyen Chai island (in Truong Sa area, Khanh Hoa), fisherman Vinh Van Non (from Hoai Nhon ward, Gia Lai province) was crushed by a stone crusher on his right hand.
He was taken to Truong Sa Island Infirmary for emergency treatment in a state of serious injury.
After online consultations with experts at Military Hospital 175, the doctors performed surgery for 5 hours, suturing tendons, cutting the filter, stopping blood and fixing the fractures.
A week later, Mr. Non's health stabilized. Mobilizing him to share, he said: Here, the Navy treats, cares carefully, and is safe without cost. I hope to recover soon to continue my sea trip. Thank you to the doctors and officers and soldiers of Truong Sa.
On August 25, fisherman Nguyen Van Lai (born in 1969, from Quang Ngai) suddenly had symptoms of a stroke while fishing.
He was admitted to Truong Sa Island Infirmary in a state of paralysis of the right side, slurred speech, and high blood pressure.
Doctors diagnosed the patient with a cerebral infarction at the 11th hour and quickly conducted treatment, and consulted online with Military Hospital 175 to provide a suitable treatment plan.
Captain Nguyen Xuan Cuong - Commander of Truong Sa Medical Center - said: "The patient's condition is serious, with the risk of a stroke progressing. We are closely monitoring and closely coordinating with the upper level to handle it effectively."
In recent years, Truong Sa Island infirmary has been invested in spacious facilities, equipped with modern machinery such as ventilators, new generation ultrasounds, X-rays, electrocardiograms, anesthesia and resuscitation...
The Telemedicine system has helped connect online with leading experts at Military Hospital 175, supporting remote diagnosis and surgery direction, contributing to reducing the number of cases that have to be transferred to the mainland, saving costs and time.
Colonel Pham Van Tho - Political Commissar of Brigade 146, Naval Region 4 - affirmed: "Truong Sa Island infirmary has a team of good doctors and nurses with a lot of experience in handling complex cases.
When exploiting seafood in the area, fishermen are examined and given free medicine.
From 2024 to present, the unit has examined and distributed medicine to more than 2,000 patients, treating more than 60 serious and very serious cases.
Amid the vast offshore patchwork, Truong Sa fishermen today are more determined to stick to the sea.
The companionship and support of Navy officers and soldiers not only ensure the health and lives of fishermen but also contribute significantly to the development of a sustainable marine economy, associated with protecting the sacred sovereignty of the Fatherland.
