The municipal administration has asked local authorities to urgently take preventive measures against a possible A/H5N1 bird flu outbreak.

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked the central province of Khánh Hòa to develop tourism as an economic driving force, given its natural conditions, during a working session with local authorities yesterday.

One morning last month 53-year-old Hà Nội resident Vũ Hữu woke up feeling weak over half of his body. He could barely grasp items with his hands and his legs felt like jelly.

Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has urged relevant ministries and agencies to speed up construction of two key rail projects in Hà Nội.

The northern province of Lạng Sơn has failed to control farm produce, poultry and animals illegally imported via unofficial channels, and to ensure the quality of foods legally imported from China via the border.

The training provided by leading central-level hospitals in HCM City has helped doctors at provincial facilities apply latest techniques and advances to treat heart patients, reducing the need for emergency transfers.

A 54-year-old patient from the central province of Phú Yên visited a local hospital after having chest pains, problems in swallowing, and losing weight.

FV Hospital in HCM City on February 27 kicked off a promotion programme offering a 20 per cent discount on all general surgical packages and hospital fees.

Traffic accidents have killed 1,570 people and injured 2,660 others in the first two months this year, according to a report of the National Committee for Traffic Safety.