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16/05/2013 | 16:11:00

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.

Hanoi pours more money into epidemic control

Hanoi decided to allocate 760,000 USD for the prevention of diseases on poultry and farm animals.

National Steering Committee for sea, island healthcare set up

04/05/2013 | 18:57:25

The Prime Minister on May 3 signed a decision to establish the national steering committee for sea and island healthcare.

JICA helps improve maternal, child health in Hoa Binh

04/05/2013 | 15:32:51

More than 28,000 pregnant women and mothers of under one-year-old children in the northern province of Hoa Binh received Maternal and Child Health handbooks in 2012 under a project funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

Hospitals respond to hand cleaning campaign

03/05/2013 | 21:39:00

As many as 20 hospitals in the Central region on May 3 signed pledges to join the campaign “Save Lives: Clean Your Hands” in response to the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s annual drive to reduce bacterial contamination caused by poor hand hygiene.

H1N1 infected patients in Lao Cai recover

03/05/2013 | 12:31:00

All seven patients tested positive with A/H1N1 virus in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai are recovering at provincial health care establishments.

Border provinces ordered to prevent illegal poultry trade

02/05/2013 | 20:33:49

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has asked border provinces to tighten their management to prevent the illegal import of poultry and poultry products in the face of dangers from avian influenza.

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Nutritious food sector has growth spurt
Despite the continued economic slowdown, VN's 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.