(HBO) -The People’s Committee of Hoa Binh city has put a "rice ATM” into operation in Ky Son ward, providing rice free of charge to disadvantaged people from April 20-30. The activity aims to help poor locals overcome difficulties during the time of social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Residents in Ky Son ward take rice from the "rice ATM” on
April 20 morning.
This is the first "rice ATM" launched
in Hoa Binh city. Each person can receive 2 kg of rice for one take.
The activity benefits poor and near-poor
households, social policy beneficiaries, those living inextremely
difficult circumstances or greatly affected by the pandemic, especially workers
and freelance labourers in the city.
Those that come to receive rice must carry their
identity cards (citizen ID), to provide information serving epidemiological
examination.
They are requested to have a temperature
checking, wear face masks, wash their hands with antiseptic solution, keep a
distance of at least 2m from others, and strictly follow other disease
prevention principles before taking the rice.
In the spirit of "If you need, come and
take rice - If you are okay, leave the rice to others - If you have plenty,
please donate ", the municipal People’s Committee has called for support
and donation from businesses, organizations and individuals in the city to
maintain uninterrupted rice supply at free distribution points during the
difficult time, in order to leave no one behind in the fight against the
epidemic./.
The women's unions at all levels in Kim Boi district have been making significant contributions to the movement of building cultural life in the local community.
The movement helps improve rural look and the spiritual and material lives of local residents.
The Hoa Binh provincial People’s Committee has issued an action plan to ensure food safety, promote processing, and develop the market for agricultural, forestry, and fishery products in 2025.
In recent years, the development of rural handicrafts has not only helped preserve and promote the traditional values but it has also created jobs and improved incomes for the local residents.
By harmoniously combining traditional medicine with modern medical practices, the Hoa Binh Traditional Medicine Hospital is strengthening its role in the province’s healthcare system.
