Health minister tells localities to use COVID-19 vaccines before May 5 or lose them Minister of Health Nguyễn Thanh Long made the statement during a meeting with all provinces and cities in the country regarding COVID-19 control and vaccination efforts, urging them to finish vaccinating priority groups before the May 5 deadline.

Last COVID-19 patient in Hải Dương Province, third wave hot spot, discharged from hospital Hải Dương Province’s Hospital for Tropical Diseases on Friday morning announced that the province’s last COVID-19 patient has been given the all-clear.

Quảng Nam Province praised for improved breastfeeding statistics

Half of all childbirths in Quảng Nam Province now take place in 'Centers of Excellence for Breastfeeding', ensuring thousands of newborns and their mothers have access to quality newborn care and breastfeeding support.

Autism disorders benefit from 'multidisciplinary interventions' An 8-year-old boy from HCM City diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder is now able to communicate with friends, family and teachers after receiving four years of multidisciplinary treatment.

HCM City tightens pandemic prevention measures at border with Cambodia The chairman of HCM City People’s Committee has called for stricter implementation of anti-pandemic measures at the border with Cambodia as the number of COVID-19 cases there is surging, which could lead to the collapse of that country’s healthcare system as warned by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Central hospital recognised for outstanding expertise A hospital in the central province of Nghệ An has been recognised as having the highest level of expertise in medical examination and treatment in the north-central region.

Prudential achieves solid growth in 2020, accounts for 30% of industry claims payouts Prudential Vietnam reaffirmed a year of sustainable growth and enhancements in its business operations in 2020, while continuing to prioritise the health and wealth of customers and contribute to the country’s economic development.

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.

WHO official lauded Việt Nam’s handling of COVID-19 pandemic, attempts at local vaccines Việt Nam’s swift and targeted action in dealing with COVID-19 along with good communication efforts have set an exemplary response in the region, the Director of the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office Takeshi Kasai has said.

Stem cell transplants provide hope for blood cancer patients

The institute first carried out an autologous stem cell transplant in 2006 and since then, hundreds of people have found a new life after receiving a stem cell transplant.