Flood center and unprecedented challenges
In the recent historic flood, Dien Ban Regional General Hospital, Da Nang City (formerly Quang Nam Province) became a symbol of resilience and the spirit of "medical salary as from model". Despite being completely isolated in the middle of the ocean, the medical team and staff here have made extraordinary efforts to ensure the safety and care of thousands of patients and their families.
Located in the low-lying area of Dien Ban town, the hospital suffered an unprecedented severe flood. According to Mr. Le Minh Doan - Chairman of the hospital's Trade Union, the flood level this year is much higher than previous years, in some places in the hospital grounds it is up to 2m deep. The entire first floor, including the Emergency Department, was submerged in water; other departments were also flooded from 1.3 to 1.6m.
During the 5 days and 4 nights of isolation, the hospital became a shelter for more than 1,000 patients and their families, along with more than 130 medical staff. The situation is especially criticized as food sources, clean water and medical oxygen are at risk of running low, while generators - the "heart" of the medical equipment system are about to run out of fuel.
According to Mr. Le Minh Doan, when the amount of diesel for the generator is almost exhausted, the lives of hundreds of patients in the Emergency, Resuscitation and Cardiovascular Department are as heavy as thousands of cables hanging on hair. All respiratory equipment and oxygen trackers are completely dependent on electricity.
In an emergency, the hospital's Board of Directors promptly decided to mobilize fuel from the motorbikes of doctors, patients and family members on the 2nd floor, to fuel the generator. This solution has helped the hospital maintain a medical equipment system, ensuring continuous treatment for patients.
In the face of the urgent situation, the Party Committee and the hospital's Board of Directors also quickly connected with the police, army and rescue forces. The soldiers crossed the rushing water, using canoes to supply food, drinking water and fuel to the hospital. Thanks to that, more than 1,000 people inside were safe, no one was hungry or affected in health.
When doctors put aside their concerns for patients
During that difficult time, many doctors and nurses could not return home to be able to take care of their families and homes. As Dr. Ha Phuong Khanh (Obs upper stillness Department) shared: "Because I was home alone, my parents died, so when the flood came right at the duty session, I could not leave. All of my assets in the house, such as the washing machine, refrigerator, etc., were swept away, but I knew I had to stay with the patient."
The sacrifice of Dr. Khanh is also the common spirit of the medical team here. Despite fatigue and anxiety, they still stay at the hospital, both treating patients and taking care of logistics, sharing meals and bottles of water.
Immediately after the water receded, hundreds of officers, soldiers and hospital staff cleaned and disinfected the entire campus, urgently putting the departments back into operation. The gifts and timely encouragement from the city, the Labor Federation and organizations and individuals have boosted the spirit of the medical team in the flood center.
Overcoming this historic flood, Dien Ban Regional General Hospital not only recovered from natural disasters but also left a beautiful image of dedicated and brave doctors who always put patients above all.
Millions of arms turn to compatriots affected by storms and floods
Consecutive storms and floods have caused many deaths, missing and injuries; many houses and production and business establishments have had their roofs blown off and suffered heavy damage. People across the northern mountainous provinces and the central provinces are struggling to cope with floods and heavy losses in human lives and property due to floods and thunderstorms.
"A piece of food when hungry is worth a package when full", with the spirit of mutual love that has always been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people, the Golden Heart Social Charity Fund calls on domestic and foreign philanthropists to join hands to share with people affected by floods to have food, clothing, shelter, students have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Social Charity Fund would like to sincerely thank the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and domestic and foreign philanthropists.
Please send any help to: Golden Heart Social Society Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. STK: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, STK: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the following QR code:
