Deputy PM Tra visits children with cancer, expresses deep emotion

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra expressed deep emotion during a visit to children battling cancer at Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City. The visit, timed with the upcoming Month of Action for Children and International Children's Day, saw the Deputy Prime Minister engaging with young patients and their families.

Tra, accompanied by local officials and the Vice Minister of Health, lauded the hospital as a leading medical institution in Vietnam. She highlighted its significant contributions to specialized pediatric care and its mastery of advanced techniques, including organ and bone marrow transplants, noting their international standards. The Deputy Prime Minister commended the dedication of the hospital's medical staff in caring for the nation's children.

"I see in the children faith, hope, and a desire for a bright future. I hope you will listen to the doctors, persevere with treatment, and recover soon to return to your families, schools, and friends," Tra told the young patients. She affirmed the Party, State, and society's unwavering support for children facing critical illnesses.

Dr. Dang Xuan Vinh, Head of the Planning Department at Children's Hospital 2, reported that the hospital handled over 83,000 inpatient cases and more than one million outpatient visits in 2025, performing over 23,000 surgeries. The hospital's specialized units, including pediatric oncology, organ transplantation, neonatal intensive care, and cardiovascular surgery, are central to its mission. The hospital has prioritized developing its pediatric oncology department, providing surgical treatment followed by chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

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I see in the children faith, hope, and a desire for a bright future. I hope you will listen to the doctors, persevere with treatment, and recover soon to return to your families, schools, and friends.