Abbott discovers new strain of HIV virus

Abbott announced that a team of its scientists identified a new subtype of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), called HIV-1 Group M, subtype L on November 8.

Adam Hugill Highlights the Importance of Social Responsibility at the Interact Law Conference Adam Hugill Highlights the Importance of Social Responsibility at the Interact Law Conference

Experts quash rumours of deadly virus Medical experts have denied the existence of a deadly virus which causes myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscles.

National campaign for HIV/AIDS prevention launched A national communication campaign for HIV/AIDS prevention, called K=K – (Không phát hiện = Không lây truyền) or U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable), was launched at a ceremony on Tuesday at the Bạch Mai General Hospital in Hà Nội.

To-your-health: Vaccination, what is it all about? The concept of vaccination and immunisation is very ancient. Evidence of early inoculation to protect people from some disease was found in China. However, the rate of success and protection was not very good. The first modern vaccine was developed in England in the late 18th Century and was used against an infectious disease called smallpox or variola.

Fever in pregnancy carries extra risks A fever, by definition, is the body’s way of showing that the immune system is working to defend the body against an infection. The same thing is true of a fever during pregnancy since the body’s immune system is working harder to keep both you and your baby safe. This extra stress can make you more susceptible to virus and infections that lead to a fever.

Health insurance good for HIV/AIDS treatment

HIV/AIDS patients have been encouraged to buy health insurance to reduce their treatment costs.

Health sector detects more than 50,600 new TB patients in the first six months of 2019

More than 50,000 new tuberculosis (TB) patients have been discovered nationwide in the first six months of 2019.

Workshop promotes private-sector engagement in Việt Nam's HIV response

Representatives from the health ministry, international NGOs, donors, private-sectors companies and social enterprises discussed the private sector's role in financing efforts against HIV in Việt Nam at a workshop on Friday in Hà Nội.

Breastfeeding – benefits and challenges The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that women breastfeed exclusively for their baby’s first six months of life, without the need for additional solid food or fluids – including water. UNICEF data suggests that 24 per cent of babies in Việt Nam are in fact breastfed up to the age of six months, higher than the overall global rate.