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Việt Nam targets 750,000 medical tourists by 2030

Đồng Nai to remove checkpoints in COVID-free zones

Authorities in the southern province of Đồng Nai will remove barriers at pandemic checkpoints that blocked off alleys, residential areas and some roads in green (COVID-free) zones from October 1.

8,758 new cases, 162 COVID-19 related deaths on Wednesday

Less than 9,000 new COVID cases were recorded on Wednesday, taking the total number of infections to 779,398.

8,758 new cases reported on Wednesday

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Outdoor sports and exercise resume in Hà Nội

Hà Nội residents have been allowed to exercise outdoors again after nearly three months of of suspension due to COVID-19.

Đà Nẵng to relax some restrictions from Thursday

Markets, hotels, outdoor sports and public transport will resume in the central city from Thursday morning, though other restrictions will remain in place for now.

Hundreds of residents return home after evacuation

Hundreds of residents of Thanh Xuân District in Hà Nội have returned to their homes after they were evacuated when the neighbourhood became the capital's biggest COVID cluster. Hundreds more will be back in their own houses over the next few days.

Overweight and obese children in urban areas on the rise

Data of the Ministry of Health recently showed that the rate of overweight and obese children in urban areas accounted for 26.8 per cent of the total children in 2020 in the country. It means that four out of 10 urban children are overweight or obese.

Booster shot against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and polio at 4-6 years imperative: seminar

Parents should not fail to provide their children with a diphtheria - pertussis - tetanus - polio booster shot amid the COVID-19 scramble, according to the Vietnam Association of Preventive Medicine.

The Ministry of Health has not purchased rapid antigen tests: health official

Recently, a number of press agencies have reported that the price ranges of rapid antigen tests are different. Deputy Minister of Health Trần Văn Thuấn talks to Sức khoẻ & đời sống (Health and Life) Newspaper about the matter.

Quiet 'soldiers' who connect people in need of support

Hotline 1022 was established as the link between HCM City citizens affected by COVID-19 and the local government. Receiving hundreds of calls every day, it is with a cool mind and a warm heart that these hotline operators complete their mission.

Desperate blood shortage during COVID-19 pandemic

Due to the huge rise in COVID-19 patients, many hospitals around the country are facing a drastic shortage of blood.

President Phúc praises Việt Nam Association of the Elderly

The event marked the 30th anniversary of the International Day for the Elderly (October 1st) and the Action Month for the Vietnamese elderly in 2021.

Việt Nam to eradicate rabies deaths by 2030

Việt Nam targets to eliminate human deaths from rabies by 2030 under a draft National Program for Rabies Prevention during the 2022-2030 period.

German companies donate medical equipment worth $350,000 to HCM City

Techtronic Industries Company Limited in cooperation with Deutsches Haus Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday donated much - needed German made medical ventilators and monitors to Ho Chi Minh City hospitals.

Việt Nam records lowest number of daily COVID-19 cases since July 19

Việt Nam on Tuesday evening recorded 4,589 new COVID-19 cases, the lowest number of daily infections since July 19 when 4,175 infections were detected.

4,589 new cases, 178 more deaths reported on Tuesday

150,000 positive rapid COVID-19 tests not accounted for in national tally: HCM City's health department

HCM City’s health department said there are about 150,000 positive COVID-19 cases detected through rapid antigen tests that have not been accounted for in the national tally.

HCM City to carefully reopen economy from Oct 1

Deputy Prime Minister Vũ Đức Đam has asked HCM City to take great precautions adjusting COVID-19 prevention measures in compiling its directive on relaxing social distancing measures from October 1.

Digital platform to educate young people on child marriage and human trafficking

Em vui, which translates as "I'm happy", can be accessed via www.emvui.vn and is also available on popular social media platforms such as Facebook, Tiktok, Zalo, Youtube, Instagram and Twitter.