Deputy PM inspects COVID-19 prevention, control at Military Hospital 175
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang visited and inspected COVID-19 prevention and control at Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on August 24.
Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh (C) and Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang (third from left) inspect COVID-19 prevention and control at Military Hospital 175 (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh and Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang visited and inspected COVID-19 prevention and control atMilitary Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City on August 24.
At the hospital, through online connection with Truong Saisland district of Ba Ria-Vung Tau province, Deputy PM Thanh appreciated theefforts and determination of the district’s officers and soldiers to fight thepandemic, and emphasised their important role in performing political,military and defence tasks on the sacred archipelago.
Deputy PM Thanh highly valued the discipline,techniques and combat strength of Truong Sa officers and soldiers, especiallyin applying science and technology to stay connected with frontline hospitals inthe mainland to ensure the health and life of officers, soldiers and residents in the island district.
After hearing the report on COVID-19 prevention and control ofMilitary Hospital 175, especially the treatment of severe patients, Defence MinisterGiang lauded the efforts made by officers, soldiers, military doctors andphysicians to successfully complete their tasks.
He requested the hospital in particular and militaryofficers and soldiers in general to maintain high determination to fulfilltheir tasks, and promote the gained achievements.
Previously, on August 23 afternoon, the delegation visited the COVID-19 treatment hospital No.5 and inspected COVID-19 prevention and controlat some locations in Ho Chi Minh City./.
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Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh (C) and Defence Minister Gen. Phan Van Giang (third from left) inspect COVID-19 prevention and control at Military Hospital 175 (Photo: VNA) 
