The Department of Medical Services Administration (MSA), Ministry of Health and Novartis Vietnam on May 13 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance health care delivery and improve people’s access to quality care for the 2026-2030 period.

Health experts shared practical clinical perspectives and discussed measures to prevent invasive meningococcal diseases at a recent scientific conference in HCM City.

At the ceremony held at Vĩnh Hưng – Tân Hưng martyrs’ cemetery, Vice Chairman of the Tây Ninh People’s Committee Phạm Tấn Hòa expressed profound respect, deep sorrow and immense gratitude for the sacrifices made by the fallen heroes and martyrs.

Unlike the earlier phase, which mainly concentrated on communications campaigns, training programmes, startup competitions, entrepreneurship festivals, support centres and funding assistance, the new strategy seeks to strengthen links among schools, businesses, investors and localities, while promoting startup models within educational institutions.

Vietnamese health authorities have urged stronger disease surveillance, rodent control and environmental sanitation after a cluster of Hantavirus infections linked to the international cruise ship MV Hondius left three people dead.

The process of receiving deported citizens involves not only completing handover procedures between authorities but also providing support to help them stabilise their lives and reintegrate into the community.

The victims were pulled to safety, given initial first aid, and transported by hired vehicle to the Tam Nông Regional Medical Centre for emergency treatment. Despite the doctors' efforts, they succumbed at around 8.30pm the same day.

The two sides agreed to enhance coordination and information sharing between media agencies, exchange experience in professional training and technology application in journalism.

The main scientific agenda packs nearly 80 thematic presentations, research papers, and clinical updates from more than 60 experts representing close to 20 countries and territories.