VinaCapital Group Sponsors Critical Response Program With a Budget Over $150,000 for Son La province

On August 27^th, 2018, the VinaCapital Group sponsored and collaborated with VinaCapital Foundation (VCF) to implement the Critical Response program in Son La province with a total budget of over 150,000 USD. At the Handover Ceremony of Medical Training and Equipment Gifts to hospitals of Son La, VinaCapital Group awarded to Son La General Hospital and 11 district hospitals a total of 13 Crash Carts which contain emergency equipment, 5 CPAP ventilators, 3 phototherapy machines, 17 fluid pumps, and 15 injection pumps.

Mr. Rad Kivette, CEO, Executive Director of VinaCapital Foundation, and medical officials of Son La in the group photo at the ceremony

The crash carts that are awarded to hospitals in Son La

Launched in 2009, the Critical Response Program has contributed to the reduction in the mortality rate of children under 5 years old as well as the improvement in pediatric resuscitation standards in Vietnam. Before Son La, Critical Response Program was implemented in Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Cao Bang, and Ha Giang.

Two phototherapy machines that VinaCapital Group awards in Son La province

The medical staff in the Pediatric Department of Son La General Hospital are happy to receive the crash cart

Mr. Rad Kivette is sharing his experience with the medical staff of the Pediatric Department of Son La General Hospital

Mr. Rad Kivette, CEO, Executive Director of The VinaCapital Foundation said: “The data we’ve collected shows that on average each Crash Cart with emergency equipment can help doctors save two more babies per week. With nearly 150 Crash Carts in hospitals in seven cities and provinces, the program has helped more than 150,000 children to overcome the most difficult moments, getting them back to life, and their families can spend time improving their income to gradually get out of poverty.”

Mr. Rad Kivette, CEO, Executive Director of The VinaCapital Foundation makes his remark in the ceremony

See more meaningful moments in the Handover Ceremony of Medical Training and Equipment Gifts to hospitals of Son La by VinaCapital and VinaCapital Foundation:

Mr. Rad Kivette, CEO, and Executive Director of VinaCapital Foundation in a group photo with the representatives of district hospitals in Son La province

Doctors of the Pediatric Department of Son La General Hospital receive the crash cart

Mr. Rad Kivette talks with the medical staff of the Pediatric Department of Son La General Hospital