Formerly known as the Nam Ha wounded nursing area, the center is responsible for receiving, treating, nurturing, rehabilitating, and implementing policies for seriously wounded soldiers with a working capacity decline of over 81% in Vietnam.
During its peak period, the Center took care of nearly 700 heavily wounded soldiers. Currently it is taking care of 60 soldiers from 13 provinces and cities nationwide.
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 The center's green and cool environment. (Photo: Le Chi) |
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War has long gone, but its wounds still hurt soldiers' bodies. Some lost both eyes, some lost both legs, some are living in the phobia of war because of a traumatic brain injury.
 Mr. Nguyen Tien Luc, 64, has suffered from spinal paralysis for over 40 years. The illness is worse whenever weather changes. He says that thanks to the dedicated care of the Center's medical staff, his physical pain is lessened. (Photo: Manh Quynh) |
 Mr. Le Dinh An lost both legs when fighting to protect the northern border in the 1979-1991 period. (Photo: Thanh Trung) |
 The center's medical staff is on duty round the clock. (Photo: Thanh Trung) |
 War veterans proudly put on their military uniforms and medals. (Photo: Manh Quynh) |
 Military uniforms are part and partial of their daily life. (Photo: Manh Quynh) |
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War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, July 27, is an opportunity to remind the younger generation of their predecessors' sacrifices for national liberation and reunification.
 Representatives from Vietnam's Command of Coast Guard and the Vietnam Veterans Association visit the center, July 16, 2020. (Photo: Lan Phuong) |
 Major General Phung Dinh Thao, (right, standing,) Vice Chairman of the Hanoi Veterans Association gives 10 million VND (440 USD) to the center, July 16, 2020. (Photo: Thanh Trung) |
 War veterans at a gathering with visitors on July 16, 2020. (Photo: Thanh Trung) |
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Ms. Ma Thi Bich Nhan, the Center's Director, said that the work done by her and the center's staff cannot be compared with the losses and sacrifices that the veterans have made.