Ministry urges HCM City hospitals to prepare for dengue fever Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn on June 27 led the ministry’s inspection team to supervise admission and treatment of dengue fever patients at three public hospitals in HCM City amid a spike in new cases in the city and neighbouring provinces.

Ministry clarifies importance of booster COVID-19 vaccinations Third and fourth booster doses of vaccine against COVID-19 sustainably maintain the effectiveness of COVID-19 prevention and control, said the Ministry of Health (MoH).

HCM City says it ensures adequate vaccines The health sector in HCM City currently ensures adequate vaccines as part of an expanded vaccination programme.

PM requests prompt settlement of medical supply shortages, health worker resignations Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính demanded the shortages of drugs and medical supplies and the resignation among health workers be promptly settled while chairing a meeting of the Government’s permanent members in Hà Nội on Thursday afternoon.

Grassroots telemedicine prove effective in mountainous areas

Technology in remote health centres is helping improve the quality of life for patients living in mountainous areas.

Health ministry urged caution as dengue fever outbreak escalates The Ministry of Health on Tuesday asked localities nationwide to boost dengue prevention and control measures as the number of cases continues to rise, particularly in the south and central regions.

HCM City strengthens measures against dengue fever Việt Nam's southern region has recorded more than 39,300 dengue fever cases so far this year, including 36 deaths, 20 of which were children aged 15 and under.

Dengue fever cases on the rise in the south Cities and provinces in the south have recorded a spike in dengue fever incidence and with a high rate of severity, and account for 80 per cent of the cases in the country, according to the HCM City Pasteur Institute.

NA scrutinises draft laws on health facilities, treatment National Assembly (NA) deputies yesterday looked at ways to improve nationwide health facilities and treatment methods.

Community-based organisations play key role in nation’s HIV/AIDS fight

Flexible and effective outreach by 43 local community-based organisations (CBOs) has made significant progress possible in preventing HIV infections and providing treatment for HIV-positive people in Việt Nam.