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Bird flu, cattle epidemic put under control

22/05/2013 | 16:22:10

Bird flu epidemic and diseases in farm animals including blue-ear and foot-and-mouth in pigs and cattle have been put under control in most localities nationwide during the last two weeks.

Tetanus eliminated in Vietnam

Vietnam is among more than 30 countries with high rates of tetanus in the past that have eliminated the disease, announced the United Nations (UN) and its partner on May 15.

Vietnam calls for more Japan’s aid to health sector

Vietnam’s minister of health has called on the Japanese government to continue to give priority to health cooperation in its policy on Official Development Assistance (ODA) for Vietnam.

Vietnam’s A/H1N1 flu death toll rises to 27

22/10/2009 | 21:28:03

Death toll from A/H1N1 influenza in Vietnam has risen to 27 after the two more fatalities were confirmed on Oct. 16 and 20, local health officials said.

A/H1N1 flu shows signs of waning

16/10/2009 | 21:15:00

The A/H1N1 epidemic is showing signs of waning in Vietnam as just 20-30 new cases are now discovered per day, as compared to hundreds of patients during its peak, the Health Ministry said on Oct. 16.

Vietnam trains Mexicans in acupuncture

15/10/2009 | 16:45:00

A team of Vietnamese doctors led by Dr. Nghiem Huu Thanh, Director of Vietnam’s National Hospital of Acupuncture (VNHA), visited Mexico from October 11-15 to strengthen links in acupuncture.

Health Ministry plans to vaccinate against H1N1 flu

14/10/2009 | 21:52:00

Now that Vietnam has a formula to vaccinate against H1N1 flu for various ages--except patients with chronic diseases--the Health Ministry is building a H1N1 flu vaccination plan.

1,000 international odontologists gather in Vietnam

14/10/2009 | 18:07:47

Nearly 1,000 scientists and students specialising in O donto - Stomatology from the Mekong sub-region are gathering in Vietnam on October 14 to attend a conference on the issue.

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Nutritious food sector has growth spurt
Despite the continued economic slowdown, nutrition industry saw robust growth in the last 12 months.

VN’s ties with Russia, Belarus to be deepened
PM Nguyen Tan Dung on May 18 arrived in Hanoi, concluding his visits to Russia and Belarus.

Leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh
VN's leaders on May 18 laid a wreath in tribute to Uncle Ho on the occasion of his 123rd birthday.

Vietnamese Health Minister visits France
Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien paid a visit to France from May 16-18.

VN becomes leading smart phone producer
Vietnam is becoming a leading smart phone producer in the world, according to “Nihon Keizai” daily.

Hanoi pours more money into epidemic control
Hanoi decided to allocate 760,000 USD for the prevention of diseases on poultry and farm animals.

5 trillion VND mobilised from Gov’s bonds
Hanoi Stock Exchange sold 5 trillion VND worth of gov't bonds issued at an auction on May 13.

PM Nguyen Tan Dung begins Russia visit
PM Nguyen Tan Dung on May 12 began his four-day official visit to Russia.