Thailand urges tuberculosis screening to prevent spread World

Thailand urges tuberculosis screening to prevent spread

In an attempt to prevent the spread of tuberculosis (TB) in the community, Thailand’s Department of Disease Control (DDC) is urging the public to get screened for the disease, especially individuals with underlying medical conditions.
WHO helps Vietnam seek rare drugs for botulism treatment Health

WHO helps Vietnam seek rare drugs for botulism treatment

The World Health Organisation (WHO) is urgently contacting to find a source of rare drugs to support Vietnam in treating botulinum poisoning cases, according to the Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) under the Ministry of Health.
Vietnam ready to take protection measures for its citizens in Sudan Politics

Vietnam ready to take protection measures for its citizens in Sudan

Amid the escalating conflict in Sudan, The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has instructed the Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt and Sudan to continue closely monitoring the situation, and stay ready to deploy necessary protection measures to ensure the legitimate rights and interests of Vietnamese citizens.
Severe air pollution hits Thailand’s Chiang Mai city World

Severe air pollution hits Thailand’s Chiang Mai city

The historical city of Chiang Mai has been under thick smog as a result of hazardous pollution levels in northern Thailand, triggering concerns about the impact on locals’ health and tourism, a key sector of the economy.
WHO chief representative: fight against COVID-19 not over yet Health

WHO chief representative: fight against COVID-19 not over yet

Chief Representative of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Vietnam Dr Angela Pratt on January 6 warned that the fight against COVID-19 is not over yet as many people are getting infected, hospitalised, and dead in many countries around the world.
ASEAN extends MoU on essential goods ASEAN

ASEAN extends MoU on essential goods

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has extended the memorandum of understanding on the implementation of non-tariff measures (NTMs) on essential goods under the Hanoi plan of action on strengthening ASEAN economic cooperation and supply chain connectivity in response to the COVID-19 pandemic until November 30, 2024.