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This autumn marks the beginning of the MEDRIX staff’s 31st year of work in Vietnam. And, this fall a MEDRIX five-person team will be serving in-country from late September through mid-October. Over the years, our work has evolved while remaining true to our mission. The name MEDRIX—Medical, Education, Development of…
MEDRIX
August 20, 2025
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In July, MEDRIX funded life-saving heart surgery for two babies. The baby pictured has already been discharged—note the surgical scar on the child’s chest as a sign of a successful procedure. The second child remains hospitalized due to a possible measles infection, but we are hopeful for a full recovery…
MEDRIX
July 22, 2025
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Laptop scholarships awarded to two medical university students

Two deserving students in the Public Health program of Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy received laptop scholarships last week. The photo shows Miss M who said this about the laptop scholarship she received: I am really happy that I received this value scholarship today. For me, the laptop will…
MEDRIX
April 15, 2025
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Scholarships for Public Health students

Check out the smiling faces of these public health students at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Hue, Vietnam. Behind those smiles is something you can’t see -- a story of determination and resilience. Some students in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) class completed their assignments without owning a…
MEDRIX
February 11, 2025
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Compilation of Robert’s Reports from 2024 trip to Vietnam

As many of you already know, when the MEDRIX traveling team is planning for a trip and traveling in Vietnam, Robert writes about a dozen short reports to update MEDRIX followers on the team's activities. We have now compiled this year's reports into one document. If you are interested in…
MEDRIX
November 4, 2024
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Passing of Nancy Erisman

Sadly, we must announce the passing of  Nancy Erisman on June 29, 2024. Nancy was a beloved MEDRIX board member who served in the position of board secretary and who made significant contributions to MEDRIX fund raising efforts. Her insights and wise counsel will be greatly missed.
MEDRIX
August 15, 2024
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Meet the recipient of the MEDRIX laptop scholarship awarded to Miss Duyen studying Public Health at Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue, Vietnam. She was one of six graduates of the MEDRIX  Introduction to GIS class.
MEDRIX
June 19, 2024
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MEDRIX UPDATE:

MEDRIX focuses on training young doctors and especially those working under challenging circumstances in the rural areas. Recently MEDRIX sponsored training of doctors for the Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses course. Four of the twelve doctors who completed the 11-day course were from hospitals in the rural areas of the…
MEDRIX
April 29, 2024
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IMCI class begins

Hue Central Hospital, Hue, Vietnam The 11-day class of Integrated Management of Childhood Illnesses (IMCI) is underway. Twelve new pediatric doctors from the province are attending the course to gain knowledge and experience. Their goal is to improve the health of Vietnamese children who have not yet developed language skills…
MEDRIX
April 5, 2024