In the mid-1960s, Dr. Phuong was a beacon of hope in Vietnam, delivering hundreds of healthy babies amidst the turmoil of war. However, starting in 1965, the escalating use of Agent Orange by U.S. military forces began to cast a dark shadow over her practice. As the herbicide’s usage intensified, Dr. Phuong witnessed a heartbreaking increase in the number of deformed babies born in her care.
Dr. Phuong firmly believes that the exposure of women to dioxin, a toxic component of Agent Orange, significantly heightens the risk of birth defects. She asserts that the U.S. military’s reluctance to acknowledge this connection not only ignores scientific evidence but also skirts the edges of war crime implications. Her unwavering stance highlights the enduring human cost of chemical warfare and the ongoing struggle for accountability and justice.
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