National Assembly Chairman visits and gives Mid-Autumn gifts to pediatric patients at Children's Hospital 1

On the afternoon of September 25, on the occasion of the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, Politburo Member, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and the working delegation visited and presented gifts to pediatric patients being treated at Children's Hospital 1 (HCMC).

At the hospital, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man cordially inquired about the health situation, encouraged pediatric patients, especially those in difficult circumstances who are being treated for a long time.

The National Assembly Chairwoman presented gifts from General Secretary and President To Lam to sick children, and presented 100 Mid-Autumn gifts and sent wishes for them to actively treat themselves, recover soon, and celebrate a joyful and warm Mid-Autumn Festival.

Recognizing and praising the efforts of the collective of officials, doctors, and staff of Children's Hospital 1 in caring for, protecting and improving children's health, the National Assembly Chairwoman requested the hospital to continue to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment; promote the development of specialized techniques and apply new achievements in medicine.

In addition to treatment, the National Assembly Chairwoman noted that the hospital needs to focus on comprehensive care for both physical and mental health for children, especially paying attention to pediatric patients in difficult circumstances, creating conditions for them to have timely access to quality medical services.

Dr. Ngo Ngoc Quang Minh - Director of Children's Hospital 1, said that the hospital is a specialized pediatric medical facility at the final level of Ho Chi Minh City, and is also assigned by the Ministry of Health to perform final-level pediatric tasks for southern provinces and cities.

Currently, the hospital has about 1,500 beds and nearly 2,000 medical staff. Every day, the hospital receives an average of 4,000 - 5,000 patient visits. Every year, the hospital receives a large number of outpatients and nearly 100,000 inpatient visits.

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