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Vietnam signs up for WHO’s ‘Save lives: Clean Your Hands’ campaign
The Ministry of Health signed a pledge with the World Health Organization (WHO) on April 20 to take part in the First Global Patient Safety Challenge titled “Save lives: Clean Your Hands.” -
Towards universal healthcare
Nation’s healthcare system still has a long ways to go, says World Bank conference. -
HCM City health conference focuses on maternal deaths
More than 2,000 local and international doctors and health experts yesterday shared their expertise about medical research and surgical techniques during a conference on reproductive health in HCM City. -
Action Month for Food Hygiene, Safety launched
A ceremony to launch ‘Action Month for Food Hygiene and Safety’ was held on April 11, Hanoi, by the Department of Food Hygiene and Safety. -
Post-natal healthcare service sees two years of success
Two years after its establishment, the Centre for Home Reproductive Healthcare Services has proven effective in helping the National Obstetrics Hospital handle its patient load. -
Health sector has plans to eradicate measles by 2012
Viet Nam plans to eliminate measles by 2012 with two injections for children between the ages of one and six, with supplemental vaccinations for high risk groups and areas. -
PM to revamp school healthcare
Viet Nam is determined to reduce the rate of students catching diseases at educational institutions nationwide. -
Health sector has plans to eradicate measles by 2012
Viet Nam plans to eliminate measles by 2012 with two injections for children between the ages of one and six, with supplemental vaccinations for high risk groups and areas. -
ADB loan to improve VN food safety
A US$95 million loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) will be used to improve the safety, quality and quantity of Viet Nam’s commercial food crops, and provide alternative and clean energy supply to households through biogas development. -
Health and lifestyle TV channel makes its debut
The Vietnam Television in co-ordination with the Ministry of Public Health and the S-Media Company on August 6 launched a new subscription television channel - the first ever health and lifestyle channel in Vietnam.
