Bird flu claims two deaths this month

The Ministry of Health's Preventive Medicine Department has confirmed the second bird flu fatality of this year.

Thailand and Vietnam sign MOU on public health

Thai Public Health Ministry expressed readiness to assist Vietnam in developing its universal health-care coverage scheme, scheduled to be implemented in 2014, according to National News Bureau of Thailand.

Italian legend Cannavaro meets ecstatic fans in HCM City

Italian football legend Fabio Cannavaro said he was surprised and deeply moved by his reception from local fans in his three-day visit to Vietnam.

Health minister chairs online talks with citizens

Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and officials of relevant departments chaired an online talk via the government website to answer the public’s queries on Jan. 7.

Da Lat man hopeful after removal of 90kg tumour

A 32-year-old man from Da Lat underwent an operation on Jan. 5 to have a 90kg tumour removed from his leg.

Japan helps fight super bacteria

Japan has provided 8.3 million USD to support the health sector in controlling the spread of drug resistant bacteria.

National bird flu programme underway

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development on Dec. 8 launched the Integrated National Action Programme on Avian Influenza, Pandemic Preparedness and Other Emerging Infectious Diseases (AIPED) for the 2011-2015 period.

Vietnam aims to reduce TB patients by half

Vietnam will aim to halve the number of tuberculosis (TB) patients by 2015 towards a goal of eliminating the disease in 2030.

Deputy PM calls for awareness campaign on HFMD

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has asked local authorities throughout the nation to expand information dissemination activities that focus on methods to prevent the hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD) in order to reduce the number of cases.

Better midwives can save lives

Professional midwifery services during pregnancy and childbirth are critical to lowering the mortality rate of women and babies, a conference heard on Nov. 10.