Ministry works to improve intensive care capacity of hospitals

Director of the Ministry of Health’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Lương Ngọc Khuê spoke to the press about the ministry’s recently issued master plan to improve emergency and critical care capacity of hospitals nationwide amid the complex developments of COVID-19.

'Medicine that helps to heal the soul': Saxophonist Trần Mạnh Tuấn on the power of music

The leading jazz artist played an outdoor concert for 10,000 patients and frontline workers at two field hospitals in HCM City and later described it as "the most special stage" he had ever been on in his career.

8,429 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Tuesday

A total of 8,429 new COVID-19 infections were reported in Việt Nam on Tuesday, increasing the caseload since the beginning of the pandemic to 170,190, according to the Ministry of Health.

HCM City establishes more field hospitals, targets 4m vaccinations in August

Part of Từ Dũ maternity hospital and the entire Saigon General Hospital, both in HCM City’s District 1, have been converted into field hospitals with a total of 350 beds for Covid-19 treatment, according to city authorities.

Bình Dương launches two new COVID-19 treatment areas as infections rise

Two new COVID-19 treatment areas were launched in Bình Dương on Tuesday amid complicated developments of the pandemic in the southern province.

Hà Nội marks 'green zones' COVID-free areas

Barriers and green boards were put up at the entrances of nearly 50 residential areas in Hoàng Mai District, indicating no COVID-19 patients have been reported there and outlining measures that visitors must take before entering

Oxygen, ventilator coordination groups formed to facilitate COVID-19 treatment

Two working groups were established by the Ministry of Health Monday to facilitate COVID-19 treatment nationwide.

HCM City leaders ask for support to reduce the number of COVID-19 related deaths

HCM City leaders yesterday asked the Ministry of Health to support the city to reduce the number of COVID-19 deaths.

We should prepare for the worst case scenario: expert

Nguyễn Thu Anh, is an epidemiologist and country director of the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, the leader of the 5F team in Việt Nam, which includes doctors, epidemiologists, pharmacists, public health experts and social science experts working on providing science-based information on COVID-19. She spoke to Việt Nam News about the current pandemic situation and the team's recommendations.

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