Facing the World expands its health network in Vietnam
(VOVworld) - President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan said the VFF will support Facing the World during its operation in Vietnam. On Monday, Nhan told Richard Young, a Consultant Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon who is heading a delegation of the UK organisation to Vietnam, that the VFF will help Facing the World promote activities and expand cooperation, particularly calling for overseas Vietnamese to contribute to the organization. He expressed his hope that Facing the World will expand its network, help train Vietnamese doctors, and connect Vietnam’s health sector with ASEAN countries.
President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan (R) and Richard Young, Consultant Craniofacial Plastic Surgeon (Source: VNA) |
Facing the World has organized training programs for hospitals in the central city of Da Nang since 2008. It will work with Vietnamese Hospital to provide free check-ups and surgeries for Vietnamese patients in 2016.
Facing the World supports and provides life-changing surgery for children from the developing world who are affected by severe facial disfigurements. The organisation has so far provided treatment for over 40 children from 20 different countries.