The Hanoi Red Coss Society presents Tet gifts to patients at Saint Paul General Hospital.
On February 11, the Hanoi Red Cross Society organized a program to visit and present gifts to disadvantaged inpatients at Viet Duc University Hospital and Saint Paul General Hospital. The activity provided meaningful support to patients unable to return home for Tet.
At Viet Duc University Hospital, the delegation visited and delivered 20 gift packages to patients in the intensive care unit. Each package included VND1 million (US$38.5) in cash and a box of Ensure milk.
At Saint Paul General Hospital, 31 gifts were presented to disadvantaged patients.
In total, the Hanoi Red Cross provided 20 packages, each with VND1 million ($38.5) and a box of Ensure milk, while the Ba Dinh Ward Red Cross and donors contributed 11 packages, each including VND1 million ($38.5) and a Tet gift box.
Though modest in material value, the gifts offered timely encouragement, helping patients and families ease hardship and strengthen hope during treatment. In turns, delegates asked about each patient's health and family situation and extended New Year wishes, hoping for speedy recovery and reunion with loved ones.
Le Tu Luc, Chairman of the Hanoi Red Cross Society, said the program aimed to share support with disadvantaged inpatients during Tet. While the gifts may not be large materially, they reflect the community's care and encouragement, helping patients build confidence and resilience.
He thanked hospital leaders for their cooperation and expressed appreciation to donors who supported the meaningful initiative.
Representing Saint Paul General Hospital, Dr. Duong Trung Kien, Chairman of the hospital's Trade Union and Head of Neurosurgery, thanked the Hanoi Red Cross, Ba Dinh Ward Red Cross and donors for their compassionate Tet gift program.
Tet gifts from the Hanoi Red Cross Society aim to encourage patients during the 2026 Lunar New Year festival.
He said support from organizations and individuals provides both material assistance and vital emotional encouragement, helping patients feel secure during treatment.
The Tet gift program for disadvantaged patients highlights the Hanoi Red Cross Society's core role as a humanitarian bridge in social welfare efforts. Through practical activities, the spirit of solidarity spreads widely, bringing warmth and compassion to patients during the spring season.