Yen Bai works to support needy households

Society

Yen Bai works to support needy households

Monday, August 15, 2022

YBO - In recent years, the Yen Bai Fatherland Front has capitalised on donations to launch social welfare activities and build houses for poor families in the locality.

Representatives of the Standing Committee of the provincial Fatherland Front present financial support to the family of Ha Van At in Nghia Lo’s Son A commune.

In 2022, Ha Van At’s family was aided to build a 100m2 house worth over 100 million VND (4,274 USD) in Nghia Lo Town’s Son A commune. Half of the cost was sourced from the ‘For the Poor’ fund.

"I am truly happy because now I can live with peace of mind for the rest of my life without having to worry about a home,” At said.

Luong Thi Yeu from Nghia Lo’s Phu Nham commune also received 50 million VND from the fund to build an 80m2 house, which is expected to complete in late August.

Since the beginning of this year, the fund and the provincial social welfare programme have received nearly 7 billion VND worth of donations, of which 3.9 billion VND has been earmarked for the construction of 82 charity houses for the poor. To date, part of the funding has been distributed among 22 households.

Earlier, from 2016 to May, 2021, the local front committees at all levels raised over 90 billion VND for the fund and social welfare programmes. As a result, 4,800 charity houses valued more than 46 billion VND were built, while aid worth over 20 billion VND were delivered to the needy on special occasions as well as to help them take medical checkup and treatment, and to assist poor students in purchasing learning tools.

The committees also collaborated with socio-political organisations in guiding poor households in business development and poverty reduction. Models for mutual support in sustainable poverty alleviation and other activities helped over 12,500 families escape poverty, cutting the provincial rate of poverty households for 2016-2020 by some 4.93%.

Hong Oanh

Other news

Defying All Odds to Bring Key Projects to the Finish Line

Permanent Vice Chairman of the Yen Bai Provincial People's Committee, Nguyen The Phuoc, inspects the progress of several key projects.

The countdown is on toward major milestones: the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Yen Bai Provincial Party Committee, the 20th Provincial Party Congress, and the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2. On every construction site in Yen Bai, the atmosphere remains vibrant. This is not just a race against time, but a vivid testament to the province’s will for innovation, determined action, and aspiration for progress demonstrated by the entire political system and the people of Yen Bai.

100% Medical facilities in Yen Bai now offer cashless payment services

Van Yen District Medical Center guides local residents in using smart medical kiosks to reduce registration time for medical examination and treatment.

In recent years, medical examination and treatment activities in Yen Bai Province have seen significant improvements thanks to the adoption of digital transformation. Healthcare institutions across the province have actively implemented information technology in delivering medical services and optimizing administrative procedures for outpatient and inpatient care. This has gradually enhanced the quality of treatment and contributed to better public health outcomes.

Yen Bai targets 98.5% full immunization coverage for children under one year old

Yen Bai strives to achieve a measles–rubella vaccination coverage rate of over 95%.

With the goal of maintaining achievements in polio eradication, eliminating neonatal tetanus, and preventing infectious diseases, Yen Bai province is implementing an expanded immunization plan across the province, aiming for high coverage and absolute safety for children, pregnant women, and high-risk groups.

Yen Bai Maximizes the Effectiveness of Automated Rain Gauge Stations

Irrigation Department officers under the Department of Agriculture and Environment inspect the operation of an automated rain gauge station.

In recent years, Yen Bai Province has frequently suffered severe consequences from natural disasters, particularly flash floods, mudslides, and landslides. To minimize disaster-related damages, installing automated rain gauge stations has become essential, providing accurate rainfall data by location and enabling early warning systems to reduce losses.

Society