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Vietnam News Agency and the Viet Nam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) yesterday signed an agreement of information co-operation for the next three years.

Dead pig transport a concern in south

The city has confiscated tonnes of dead pigs that have been transported with no quarantine certificates, HCM City veterinary officials have said.

Hospital upgrade to cost $23.8m

The municipal Health Department started a new project yesterday to upgrade and expand Ba Vi General Hospital with total investment of VND500 billion (about US$23.8m)

Experts support HPV vaccines in fight against cancer

More than 150 health experts from southern provinces and cities gathered at a workshop held yesterday in central Phan Thiet City to hear the latest research about the treatment of Human Papillomavirus (HPV)-related diseases.

Early diagnosis of heart defects lifts survival rate

Early detection of heart defects in newborns can prevent complications after childbirth and increase survival rates.

Japan pumps money into health projects

Japan has contributed to Viet Nam's health care and infrastructure over the past 40 years with significant aid, loans and technical co-operation, says Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien.

Health worker dismissed

A health worker from a clinic run by the Ha Noi Centre for Preventive Medicine was dismissed for retaining half a vaccine shot while injecting a baby last month.

Strokes a rising threat for youth

More and more young people were suffering strokes, especially in big cities, according to Nguyen Huy Thang, deputy head of the HCM City-based 115 People's Hospital's Cerebral Blood Vessel Ward.

Experts expect public to be better informed on nutritional issues

Scientists and journalists should improve their relationships so the public can learn more about emerging science on nutrition, food safety and health, experts have said.

Ginger imports under scrutiny following Chinese toxin fears

Viet Nam has tightened up inspections of ginger imported from China following reports that farmers in Shandong Province were over-using a highly toxic pesticide called Aldicard in growing ginger.

Swallows free of bird flu in Ninh Thuan

The southern central province of Ninh Thuan officially announced yesterday that swallows raised in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City's Dao Long District are free of bird flu.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage