During Tet days, although outpatient examination work is somewhat less stressful, in the inpatient area, doctors are still steadfastly accompanying hundreds of pediatric patients who are fighting illness throughout Binh Ngo Tet 2026.
BS.CKI Tran Ngoc Luu - Department of Infectious Diseases, Children's Hospital 2 HCMC - shared that during Tet days, the number of patients is usually not as crowded as usual, but many serious cases appear. The hospital atmosphere is therefore also quieter, lacking the warmth of a family home. “When everyone gathers with their families, we are still here, taking care of patients. There are also moments of sadness, but if everyone chooses the gentle part, who will face difficulties?”, Dr. Luu confided.
Especially for pediatric patients who have to be treated throughout Tet, the emotions are even more choked up. There are babies who are only a few months old who have celebrated their first Tet in the hospital. Older children sometimes cannot hide their sad eyes when they know they cannot go home yet. "Seeing our children fighting illness in days that should have been fun, we also feel sorry. The only thing we can do is make maximum efforts to help our children recover soon," the doctor said.
At the hospital, many small activities are still organized to bring the spring atmosphere closer to the children: a brightly decorated corner, a few gifts, or buses to support pediatric patients who are eligible to return to their hometowns before New Year's Eve. For the medical team, it is a simple but warm joy.
Behind that dedication are also silent sacrifices. Sometimes while taking care of sick children, children at home are sick and have to be looked after by grandparents. Some people celebrate New Year's Eve on duty for many consecutive years. “We are lucky to have colleagues who are always willing to share and exchange duty for each other so that everyone far away has the opportunity to return to their hometown. Although not a complete long Tet, every moment with family becomes more precious,” Dr. Luu confided.
Still in the Tet space at the hospital, nurses also contribute to alleviating the pain of illness for pediatric patients to have more health to welcome spring.
Bachelor of Nursing Vo Thi Ut Muoi - Department of Examination, People's Hospital 115 - shared that amidst work pressure, nurses still quietly listen, encourage and add faith to patients. "We just hope that each person's treatment journey will be somewhat less worrying and a little warmer," she said.
The nurse is often the first person to welcome the patient in confusion, and also the last person to stay with thoughtful instructions. Not only performing medical orders, they are also a "bridge" between doctors and patients, understanding difficult-to-speak pains.
Going through difficulties, the nurses understand even more that: care is not only with solid professional hands, but also with a warm heart. Sometimes, a smile, a word of greeting also becomes a precious spiritual "medicine".
