Yanggu County is being recognized for its efforts in life donation and reading culture. On September 14, the Yanggu County Health Center received a Minister's Award from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for its contributions to promoting organ donation. Additionally, Yanggu County is set to receive the 'Reading Municipality Award' on September 15.
According to Yanggu County, the Health Center was honored at the 9th Life Donation Week ceremony held at the L Tower in Seoul. The award was given for its role in promoting organ and tissue donation, including efforts to register donors at local events, provide consultations to residents, and conduct campaigns. The county also amended related ordinances to enhance the recognition of donors and their families.
This year, the Ministry of Health and Welfare recognized 34 individuals and five organizations as exemplary contributors to life donation.
On September 15, Yanggu County will be awarded the 'Reading Municipality Award' at a ceremony held at Myongji University in Seoul, marking its second consecutive year receiving this honor. The award is organized by the Korea Reading Culture Promotion Association.
The county has implemented various reading programs, including a reading communication program for public officials and a reading management university for soldiers of the Army's 21st Division. The Youth Cultural Center in Dongmyeon and Bangsan-myeon has also conducted reading discussions and recording programs. An online self-development course for residents has also been established.
These two awards reflect the Health Center's activities in promoting donation participation and honoring donors, as well as the county's initiatives in operating reading programs across different demographics.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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