The British Embassy in Hanoi and UNICEF on December 29 handed over 500,000 GBP (over 602,000 USD) in life-saving equipment to the Ministry of Health to assist recovery of Vietnam’s health system.
The technology and equipment fair (Techmart) on medical equipment opened in Ho Chi Minh City on October 27, attracting the participation of 100 technology companies and trade promotion agencies in the field of health care.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 13 stressed the need to remove all obstacles in bidding and procurement of medicine, medical equipment and bio-products within this month so as to avoid the disruption in their supply caused by administrative procedures, legal problems or a lack of responsibility among public officials.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed an official dispatch requiring the supply of drugs and medical equipment must be ensured to keep up with demand.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has demanded Acting Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan to consult with experts on solutions to handle the current shortages of medicines and medical supplies, thus giving appropriate and timely directions for this issue at medical examination and treatment facilities.
The 20th International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo) opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 11, attracting visitors to 320 stalls of diverse products and equipment.
The Government Office on August 5 released a notice highlighting conclusions made by Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai and Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam at a meeting on building a Government draft resolution on ensuring medicine, medical equipment and payment of medical examination and treatment expenses covered by health insurance.
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on April 25 chaired a meeting with some ministries and sectors to address problems related to medical equipment import and e-health declaration upon arrival.
The General Hospital and the Hospital for Children and Women in the central province of Quang Ngai have been received two medical equipment packages worth nearly 1.7 billion VND (74,300 USD) from benefactors of the Republic of Korea (RoK).
Cambodia will donate medical materials and equipment to help Myanmar in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the Cambodian Ministry of Health.
In the list of Vietnam's 100 best companies to work recently announced by Anphabe, Abbott held the leadership in Pharmaceutical/Medical equipment/Healthcare service and stood among the Top 4, marking the eighth year the global healthcare leader has been honored in the list.
Vietnam received eight used ambulances and medical supplies donated by partners of the Republic of Korea (RoK) in a ceremony held in Yongin city on December 28.
The National Assembly Standing Committee offered opinions on the adoption of health care policies and mechanisms in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic during a meeting in Hanoi on December 8.
Authorities of Ho Chi Minh City on November 30 received nearly 5 million N95 medical face masks worth 34.1 billion VND (1.5 million USD) presented by US company RAAS Nutritionals LLC. to support the city's COVID-19 fight.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee of Ho Chi Minh City on October 20 received medical equipment and supplies worth nearly 22 billion VND (964,200 USD) and 400 tonnes of rice donated by organisations and businesses.
Vietnam’s economy is going through a particularly challenging time because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Given that, businesspeople who have been working hard to overcome the obstacles are bolstering their internal strength to fight the pandemic and come together in economic recovery.
The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Committee in Ho Chi Minh City received medical equipment and supplies worth nearly 6 billion VND (260,000 USD) donated by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in the city and members of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry on October 11.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Minh Vu has recently received the token of medical equipment worth 350,000 USD donated by Techtronic Industries (TTI) Co., Ltd and Deutsches Haus (German House) Co., Ltd in Ho Chi Minh City.