Khanh Hoa, Feb. 27 -- The medical centre on Truong Sa island has provided emergency treatment for a fisherman who suffered a stroke while working at sea.

The patient, Pham Van Trinh, born in 1988 and a resident of Thanh Hai commune, Ninh Hai district, south central province of Ninh Thuan, is the captain of the fishing vessel NT 91429TS.

According to the Naval Region 4 High Command, at around 2am on February 26, he experienced numbness and weakness on the right side of his body.

By 2pm, he was brougt to the island for first aid. Doctors diagnosed a stroke and coordinated with Military Hospital 175 in Ho Chi Minh City for treatment guidance. His condition remains under close observation.

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