On the afternoon of February 9, amid the lively atmosphere of the final days of the year, the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology organised the programme “Warm Spring – Meaningful Tet.” A meaningful highlight of the programme was the “0 VND” market, where patients could personally choose essential Tet items completely free of charge.
Each stall offered not only material value, but also care, understanding and sincere sharing, helping patients ease their worries and feel the breath of Tet approaching even within the hospital space.
People’s Doctor, Professor, Doctor Nguyen Duy Anh, Director of the Hospital, emotionally shared that every Tet holiday, the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology maintains the tradition of organising meaningful activities to express gratitude, encouragement and sharing with each patient receiving treatment at the hospital. Doctors always understand the difficulties faced by patients, especially when Tet and spring arrive. This is an occasion to meet, express gratitude, present gifts and offer heartfelt words of sharing from the hospital’s medical staff.
Nearly 600 gifts were delivered to pregnant women, inpatients and disadvantaged patients receiving treatment at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Beyond essential necessities, these were gestures of sharing and warmth during anxious days of treatment, serving as encouragement for each patient to remain steadfast on their healthcare journey.
In addition, within the hospital grounds, banh chung was cooked over open fires to create a warm Tet atmosphere for patients undergoing treatment there.
In the days leading up to the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026, while families everywhere prepared for reunion and celebration, the National Children’s Hospital was bustling with a special “0 VND” Tet market dedicated to young patients and their families. More than 2,300 practical gifts from 48 stalls were distributed completely free of charge, transforming the hospital canteen into a warm and vibrant Tet market. The stalls were filled with cakes, sweets and festive goods, flower paths were brightly decorated, spreading the flavour of Tet to everyone.
During this period, from January 21 to February 4, the hospital’s Social Work Department connected and received financial support for the treatment of more than 310 disadvantaged pediatric patients (worth approximately 1.18 billion VND); 240 instances of direct cash support (around 300 million VND); 760 lucky money envelopes (approximately 275 million VND); more than 4,000 meal portions (worth about 113 million VND); and 500 Tet gift packages delivered directly to hospital rooms for young patients. Medical equipment, toy cabinets for children and various Tet decorations for departments and centres within the hospital were also provided.
During the four days of the Lunar New Year (from the 29th day of the last lunar month to the end of the third day of Tet), the National Children’s Hospital planned and prepared more than 15,600 meals for approximately 1,300 pediatric patients remaining for treatment.
At the 108 Military Central Hospital, amid the lively atmosphere of the year’s end as the Lunar New Year approached, the Social Work Department in coordination with the Pediatrics Department organised the programme “Loving Tet – Spring for Children 2026,” aiming to bring joy, warmth and spiritual encouragement to pediatric patients undergoing treatment.
The Organising Committee presented 45 gifts to pediatric patients receiving treatment and 13 gifts to patients in particularly difficult circumstances. Each gift carried not only material value but also conveyed care, sharing and sincere affection from benefactors, bringing smiles and hope in the early days of spring.
In addition to gift-giving activities, at the end of the programme, pediatric patients participated in many lively and meaningful recreational activities such as making Tet lucky money envelopes, sand painting, spring-themed drawing and age-appropriate quiz and physical games. These activities created a joyful and bustling atmosphere, helping the children temporarily forget the fatigue of illness and enjoy innocent and memorable moments in the days leading up to Tet.
At the fair held by Thanh Nhan Hospital, 18 stalls with the participation of 30 benefactor organisations offered household goods, nutritious foods, banh chung, Tet jams, clothing, footwear and warm blankets, all guaranteed safe and of quality, at a price of 0 VND, serving the needs of 1,200 patients undergoing treatment during the days leading up to Tet.
Doctor Nguyen Thi Le My, Deputy Director of Thanh Nhan Hospital, stated that the “0 VND” Tet Fair is vivid proof of the spirit of “placing patients at the centre,” demonstrating the connection between medical expertise and social work activities, and between the hearts of medical staff and the compassion of the community. Twenty special Tet gifts for the most disadvantaged inpatients were also delivered directly to recipients.
The “0 VND” markets, the red fires cooking banh chung, the gifts, meal portions, lucky money envelopes and lively recreational activities have all helped bring spring closer to patients and their families. That spirit of sharing has ignited faith and strengthened patients’ determination to continue their treatment with resilience.
