VNA supports AO victims - Society

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January, 31 2013 10:07:00

VNA supports AO victims

VNA presents gifts to Agent Orange/Doxin victims.—File photo

NINH BINH (VNS) — Five wheelchairs and five blankets worth a combined VND16 million were delivered to agent orange victims by the Vietnam News Agency in co-ordination with northern Ninh Binh Province's Agent Orange Association yesterday as part of the For the Agent Orange Victims Fund.

Ta Quang Chinh, chairman of the Ninh Binh association, said the province currently has 30,000 residents who have been exposed to agent orange. More than 4,600 victims are receiving special Government pensions. — VNS

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