One new COVID-19 infection confirmed Friday, total hits 333

One new case of COVID-19 was reported in Việt Nam on Friday evening, bringing the total number of infections nationwide to 333, said the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control.

CDC urges preventive measures against dengue fever The HCM City Centre of Diseases Control and Prevention (CDC) has urged the public to take preventive measures against dengue fever as the number of cases has increased recently.

Heroic mother donates VNĐ5 million for fight against virus An 89-year-old woman, a heroic Vietnamese mother, from Đà Nẵng City’s Hải Châu District, has contributed VNĐ5 million (over US$210) to help combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Local health stations set to be renovated

Phan Lê Thu Hằng, deputy general director of the Planning and Finance Department under the Ministry of Health, talks to Vietnamplus online newspaper about improving primary healthcare

Health Ministry amends guidelines for dengue diagnosis and treatment

The Ministry of Health (MoH) will amend the guidelines on diagnosis and treatment for dengue patients in a bid to improve the effectiveness of treatment and reduce the mortality rate caused by the disease.

Villages get rich but suffer environmental consequences

Villages across the country have benefited from the country’s economic development, however, many do not measures in place to deal with environmental protection.

Micro nutrients needed to help Vietnamese children develop

Professor Doctor Lê Danh Tuyên, director general of the National Institute of Nutrition, talks to online newspaper Sức Khoẻ và Đời Sống (Health and Life) about why we need to focus more on child development and protection

Free biochemical tests and X-rays to be offered once a year: Ministry The Ministry of Health plans to provide free biochemical tests and X-rays once every year, Minister of Health Nguyễn Thị Kim Tiến said during a visit to Tân Quý Ward health station in HCM City’s Tân Phú District on April 23.

Beer used to save patient from alcohol poisoning, doctors advise caution

Ethanol can be used to delay the effects of methanol, allowing more time for dialysis, but the process must be conducted by doctors.

Provinces take action against disease outbreaks among cattle, poultry

Provinces across the country are taking action to prevent the spread of disease that has affected cattle and poultry breeding facilities and farms in recent weeks.