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Vietnamese life expectancy up, but non-infectious disease cases rise

Although average life expectancy has increased, the number of cases of non-infectious disease among Vietnamese has risen, Dr Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến, head of the Department of Health Protection and Care of Central Officers, said.

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Helmets for Kids programme reduces injuries and fatalities due to traffic accidents in Vĩnh Phúc Province

Asia Injury Prevention Foundation and Vietnam Garments Manufacturing company yesterday carried out the Helmets for Kids charity programme in Bình Xuyên District in the northern province of Vĩnh Phúc.

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Health ministry warns over hand, foot and mouth disease

The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a warning over the increase in hand, foot and mouth cases this year.

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Hà Nội’s landfills struggle to deal with increased garbage

Almost all landfills in Hà Nội are at bursting point – overloaded with garbage and causing a serious headache for local authorities.

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Electricity demand shoots up in sizzling HCM City

Electricity consumption has been spiking in HCM City amid the ongoing heat wave as more and more air-conditioners are turned on.

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VN's Covid-19 update on Friday morning

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Health ministry announced allocation plan of COVID-19 vaccines from COVAX

The Ministry of Health has issued a decision on the allocation of 811,200 doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to all 63 cities and provinces, and other agencies.

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Nine imported cases reported on Thursday evening

COVID-19 latest figures

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Việt Nam a role model in healthcare sector

Associate Professor Phan Lê Thu Hằng, deputy director of the health ministry’s Department of Financial Planning and director of the health partnership programme with the WHO, talks to the Vietnam News Agency about the achievements of the Vietnamese healthcare sector