Some 30 per cent of patients at the National Children’s Hospital (NCH) suffer from drug-resistant bacteria stemming from improper use of antibiotics.

It’s nearly two weeks since the Government’s long-waiting decree on increasing administrative penalties in fining those who let their dogs run wild took effect. However, violations are still popular.

Việt Nam needs to sustain its strong political commitment and increase spending on HIV prevention and treatment to maintain its hard-gained achievements and to fast track its HIV response towards ending AIDS by 2030, according to UNAIDS country director Marie-Odile Emond.

The HCM City University Medical Centre on September 28 opened an international clinic with two examination rooms to serve foreigners, as part of a pilot programme to develop a medical tourism network that meets international standards.

Hà Nội City officials continue to focus on creating favourable conditions for production and business activities in their efforts to promote economic growth and increase city revenue.

There is no other way to improve the quality of university education in Việt Nam than equipping students with practical experiences through collaboration with employers, experts have said.

The rate of population aging in Việt Nam is progressing rapidly, so due attention should be paid to caring and protecting the elderly, Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam said yesterday.

Asian-Pacific economies should do their best to dismantle barriers preventing women entrepreneurs from owning businesses so that by 2030 half the enterprises are owned by women, vice president Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh said on September 28.

A nine-storey, 222-bed private hospital opened its doors in the central city of Đà Nẵng.