Health Ministry monitors reports of mysterious illness in Russia

The Department of Preventive Medicine has contacted the World Health Organization (WHO) office in Việt Nam to verify the reports. Preliminary information from WHO’s International Health Regulations focal point in Europe suggests that some cases have been linked to Mycoplasma, a type of bacteria known to cause respiratory tract infections.

HCM City cements status as healthcare hub

HCM City has firmly established itself as a premier healthcare centre in the 50 years since national reunification, having built a robust and modern healthcare system and made significant strides in medical research, according to city authorities, marking.

Silent 'doctors' inside Long Bình depot

Behind every safe metro train is a team of maintenance technicians. They are like silent 'doctors' who take care of the trains’ health, checking, detecting and handling any technical problems to ensure the trains operate smoothly.

Disadvantaged students get medical scholarships

Lifestart Foundation (Australia), a not-for-profit charity, has recently awarded a new round of major General Medicine and Residency Scholarships to nine exceptionally talented students from disadvantaged backgrounds in central Việt Nam.

Handbook for evaluating urban transport projects released

The central city, in co-operation with the World Bank, has introduced the ‘Handbook for Evaluating Necessity and Socio-Economic Efficiency of Urban Transport Projects’ after a two-year development, with support from the bank and the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO).

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