Story of Mong ethnic party members

In the highland villages, Mong party members with their willpower and determination to overcome difficulties have lit the light of change for poor villages.

A gallbladder surgery by Dr. Giang Van Long, Meo Vac Regional General Hospital.

Meo Vac Commune, where the cat ear rocky mountains follow each other, has a son of the Mong ethnic group who has overcome many difficulties to become a talented and dedicated doctor - Doctor Giang Van Long, Head of the General Planning Department and Doctor of the General Surgery Department of Meo Vac Regional General Hospital.

Born and raised in Meo Vac, Mr. Long witnessed the hardships and hardships of his fellow countrymen, especially in the field of health care. That inspired him to pursue the dream of becoming a doctor to bring health to the people.

In 2014, after graduating from Thai Binh University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Mr. Long returned to his hometown to contribute. Constantly improving his knowledge, in 2019, he continued to study for a specialist degree in surgery. Just one year later, he successfully applied laparoscopic abdominal surgery techniques such as: Suturing perforated stomach and small intestine, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, diagnostic laparoscopy, ectopic pregnancy removal, etc., turning these services into routine techniques, helping patients reduce pain, recover quickly, save costs and time.

To continue improving his qualifications, in 2024, he will continue to study for a specialist II degree in surgery. In addition, Dr. Long also has many valuable scientific research topics, which have been effectively applied to medical examination and treatment, contributing to improving the quality of healthcare .

Hunger and cold used to be a constant obsession for Vu Mi Tua, a Mong ethnic, Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell of Khia Lia village, Dong Van commune. Growing up in the mountains and forests with meals mixed with corn and cassava, Tua did not succumb to poverty but became a typical factor in economic development in Khia Lia.

In 2017, realizing the potential of Taiwanese pears, Mr. Tua planted 1 hectare, and he also invested in planting 3 hectares of ginger. Thanks to meticulous care, his family's model has brought about clear economic efficiency. Each year, the ginger garden yields more than 20 tons, and pears more than 3.5 tons. After deducting expenses, his family earns more than 200 million VND each year.

Not only enriching himself, Mr. Tua is also a visionary. He has actively promoted and mobilized people to develop the ginger and pear growing model. Up to now, this model has been replicated throughout Khia Lia village, with a total area of ​​ginger growing of more than 23 hectares and 5 hectares of pears.

With the mindset of transforming the potential and strengths of the locality to develop the economy, Mr. Chang A An, Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell, Head of Na Cooc Village, Binh An Commune, aims to develop a herd of cows. Initially, he invested in raising 4 pairs of cows. After many years of care, his family's herd increased to nearly 20. In addition, he developed nearly 4 hectares of production forest, planted lard and acacia intercropped with cassava and corn, and dug ponds to raise fish for daily life and to increase income.

As Deputy Secretary of the Party Cell and Village Chief, Mr. An always works closely with the local government to monitor the security situation, prevent distorted arguments, and maintain peace in the village. He has visited each house to persuade people to send their children to school, go to medical facilities for medical examination, eliminate backward customs, and develop economic models. Up to now, the whole village has a total herd of over 250 buffaloes and cows, over 300 poultry; 100% of students in the village go to school at the right age, and for many years in a row there has been no child marriage in the village.

Typical Mong party members are spreading the spirit of daring to think, daring to do, daring to change; they have inspired the young Mong people to rise up with their own hands and intelligence.

Article and photos: Minh Hoa

Source: https://baotuyenquang.com.vn/xa-hoi/202509/chuyen-ve-nhung-dang-vien-dan-toc-mong-d3a34d3/