VNVC Supports Vietnam Children’s Cancer Fund Annually

VNVC Immunization Center System recently contributed 2 billion VND (~84,000 USD) to the Ministry of Health's "Bright Tomorrow" Cancer Patient Support Fund. This is one of VNVC's many ongoing contributions to community support activities over the past nearly 10 years.

A representative from VNVC Immunization Center System receives a commemorative certificate for contributing to the Ministry of Health's "Bright Tomorrow" Cancer Patient Support Fund.

For nearly 10 years since its establishment, VNVC has not only affirmed its position as a leading provider of reputable, safe, and high-quality immunization services in Vietnam, but has also striven to fulfill its corporate social responsibility through numerous meaningful charitable and humanitarian activities.

At the "Bright Tomorrow" art exchange program to raise funds for cancer patients, VNVC contributed 2 billion VND (~84,000 USD) to help alleviate suffering, encourage, and bolster the spirits of cancer patients battling their illness.

Speaking at the event, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan stated that the "Bright Tomorrow" Fund has implemented many meaningful programs, including mobilizing support, organizing treatment assistance, and providing gifts to tens of thousands of impoverished cancer patients nationwide; providing cancer treatment medication to tens of thousands of people; and organizing events and forums to raise awareness of cancer prevention.

On behalf of those patients facing difficult circumstances, Minister Dao Hong Lan expressed her sincere gratitude to the invaluable "golden hearts" who have, are, and will continue to stand by the "Bright Tomorrow" Cancer Support Fund. These contributions will be invaluable sources of emotional support, providing hope, strength, faith, and motivation to help cancer patients return to healthy lives with their families.

According to statistics from the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), Vietnam has approximately 182,600 new cancer cases and about 122,700 cancer deaths annually, with over 350,000 people currently living with the disease. This represents a significant disease burden, impacting the national workforce and economic development.

Previously, several VNVC initiatives focused on cancer patients also gained widespread community support, such as the "Gardasil Vaccination Program, Contributing to the Bright Tomorrow Fund to Support Cervical Cancer Patients". During its more than one-month run, VNVC's program attracted thousands of social media shares highlighting the journey of Gardasil vaccination to prevent cervical cancer in girls and women.

VNVC Immunization Center System has partnered with numerous charitable programs, contributing significantly to the community and sharing the burdens of the unfortunate. These efforts include contributions to the "Meat-with-Rice" Fund for impoverished highland children; the "Bright Tomorrow" Fund; sponsoring comprehensive health checkups, testing, and ultrasounds for Agent Orange/dioxin victims; providing medicine and medical supplies to central Vietnam during floods; and more.

To improve public health knowledge and protection, VNVC has also provided free influenza, tuberculosis, and tetanus vaccinations to tens of thousands of people, including high-risk groups such as the elderly, individuals with underlying health conditions, pregnant women, and residents of remote areas.

Beyond the "Bright Tomorrow" cancer patient fund, VNVC launched the "Year of Actions for Vaccine-Protected Communities," a large-scale initiative including the publication of "Lifetime Immunization", a comprehensive guide to vaccination; sponsoring the "Vaccination – Untold Stories" contest; organizing the "I Draw Vaccination Heroes with VNVC" art contest; and offering free blood pressure screenings to detect silent but dangerous cardiovascular diseases.

Significantly, VNVC was the first to implement interest-free installment plans, a "vaccinate first, pay later, zero interest" program designed to ensure widespread vaccine access during the challenging post-pandemic economic climate.

VNVC was recently recognized as Vietnam's No. 1 reputable pharmaceutical company. This marks the second consecutive year VNVC has topped this list, a testament to its efforts in overcoming challenges and rapidly expanding its vaccination network nationwide, particularly to remote areas, ensuring vaccine access for all children and adults.

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