On September 16, in an exchange with a reporter from Lao Dong Newspaper, Mr. Dang Hong Son - Chairman of Thanh Ky Commune People's Committee, Thanh Hoa province, said that local functional forces had just overcome floodwaters and approached an isolated village to support pregnant women giving birth.
According to Mr. Son, at about 5:30 am on the same day, Thanh Ky commune authorities received information that a pregnant woman in Hop Tien village showed signs of labor.
Determining this to be an emergency case, the locality immediately mobilized forces including officials of the Commune Health Station, police and militia to the Me stream area, to find a way to approach Hop Tien village.
However, at this time, the floodwaters at Me stream are rising, the current is strong, making it impossible for functional forces to overcome. Options such as stretching ropes across the stream or using canoes were considered but could not be implemented because the floodwaters were too large.
Faced with the urgent situation, the inter-sectoral delegation decided to follow the elevated water canal to overcome the floodwater area and approach Hop Tien village.
This water canal was built more than 20 years ago, and is now degraded, moving on it is potentially dangerous. However, because the pregnant woman is in labor, functional forces decided to use the canal to enter the village for support" - Mr. Son said.
While the inter-sectoral delegation approached the pregnant woman's family, external forces also arranged ambulances, ready to transport the pregnant woman to a medical facility if necessary.
After arriving at the pregnant woman's house, medical staff directly supported the delivery process. The pregnant woman then gave birth safely, and the health of both mother and baby was stable.
According to the Chairman of Thanh Ky Commune People's Committee, this is a rather rare situation because the area was cut off by floodwaters right at the time the pregnant woman went into labor.
Fortunately, functional forces promptly found a way to approach and support the pregnant woman to give birth safely," Mr. Son said.
Towards the people affected by floods
In recent days, prolonged heavy rain has caused heavy damage to people and property, pushing many families in many localities across the country into extremely difficult circumstances.
One piece when hungry is equal to one package when full", with the spirit of mutual affection that has been a beautiful image of the Vietnamese people for generations, the Golden Heart Charity Fund calls on philanthropists at home and abroad to join hands to share with people affected by storms and floods to have food, clothing, shelter, and students to have books to go to school...
The Golden Heart Charity Fund sincerely thanks the precious feelings of agencies, businesses, and philanthropists at home and abroad.
All help please send to: Tam Long Vang Charity Fund, No. 51 Hang Bo, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi. Phone: 024.39232756. Account number (STK): 113000000758 at Vietinbank Hoan Kiem Branch, Hanoi. Account number: 0021000303088 - at Vietcombank - Hanoi Branch, Account number: 12410001122556 - at BIDV - Hoan Kiem Branch. Or scan the QR code below:
