Gia Lai Department of Health supports Cao Bang in spraying disinfectants and overcoming the consequences of storms and floods

On October 11, the Cao Bang Health Department coordinated with a working group of the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health to organize an environmental disinfection campaign and water treatment in the three wards of Thuc Phan, Nung Tri Cao, and Tan Giang in Cao Bang province to help people quickly overcome the consequences of natural disasters, stabilize their lives, and prevent the risk of disease outbreaks.

Gia Lai Health Department and Cao Bang Health Department conducted disinfection spraying at Song Hien Residential Group 4,5,7, Thuc Phan Ward . Photo: Quoc Cuong

Storms No. 10 and No. 11 caused heavy losses in human lives and property in Cao Bang province, seriously affecting people's lives and causing environmental sanitation problems. Many areas were flooded and landslides, posing a high risk of environmental pollution and water resources.

Gia Lai Provincial Health Department officials disinfect the environment and some households in Dong Chup Residential Group, Thuc Phan Ward. Photo: Trung Thuy.

In order to share the difficulties with Cao Bang province , the Department of Health of Gia Lai province sent a medical working group of 31 members to support the provincial health sector in overcoming the consequences of storms and floods. On the day of the launch, 20 teams with 90 medical staff from the two provinces deployed disinfectant spraying in wards in the province to carry out environmental sanitation and disease prevention . At the same time, they guided people in flooded areas to continue implementing environmental treatment measures and water treatment according to the instructions of the Ministry of Health.

Officials from Cao Bang Medical Center and Traditional Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital spray disinfectant on the riverside road in Hoa Chung 2 Residential Group, Tan Giang Ward. Photo: Trung Thuy

The goal of the coordination plan is to promptly handle the environment and water resources in areas at risk of pollution, preventing disease outbreaks after the storm. The support of human resources, equipment and chemicals from Gia Lai province is a valuable resource, demonstrating the spirit of mutual love, helping Cao Bang province to quickly overcome the difficult period, contributing to health care and stabilizing the lives of the people.

Gia Lai Province Health Department officials support environmental disinfection spraying at Central Market, Thuc Phan Ward. Photo: Ngoc Anh

Cao Bang Department of Health has developed a detailed plan to closely coordinate with the Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health Working Group , ensuring safety and maximizing the effectiveness of support resources. Units under the Department of Health and commune and ward authorities participate in reviewing and identifying locations that need urgent treatment.

Gia Lai Province Health Department officials support environmental disinfection spraying at Kim Dong Walking Street, Thuc Phan Ward. Photo: Ngoc Anh

Gia Lai Province Health Department officials instruct residents of Nung Tri Cao ward on disinfecting domestic water. Photo: Thuy Tien

The timely support and assistance of the Gia Lai Health sector is not only materially meaningful but also a great source of spiritual encouragement, helping Cao Bang quickly overcome the consequences of natural disasters and protect public health.

Gia Lai Health Department officials and Cao Bang Center for Disease Control carry out disinfection spraying at the Team .   12, Nung Tri Cao ward. Photo: Thuy Tien

Gia Lai Health Department officials and Cao Bang Center for Disease Control carry out disinfection spraying at Hop Giang 4 Residential Group, Thuc Phan Ward. Photo: Trong Thu

According to the plan, the delegation will continue to support environmental disinfection and water treatment in communes and wards in the province at risk of environmental pollution and water pollution caused by storm No. 10 and storm No. 11 until October 17, 2025.

Thao Van

Source: https://soyte.caobang.gov.vn/tin-tuc-66446/so-y-te-gia-lai-ho-tro-cao-bang-phun-khu-khuc-phuc-hau-qua-bao-lu-1029375