Mekong Delta men convert vehicles to ambulances to aid the poor

People nationwide have done their bit to help fight the COVID-19 pandemic, but few have gone quite as far as Ngôn Đức Thắng.

Social assistance helps disabled people integrate into the community

In recent years, Hà Nội has had more and more people with disabilities open vocational training, production and business establishments, creating jobs for themselves and people in similar situations.

Late acupuncturist devoted his life to helping others

Professor Nguyễn Tài Thu, vice president of the World Federation of Acupuncture Societies and president of Vietnamese Acupuncture Association, was the king of acupuncture in Việt Nam.

New health insurance policy may cause overload at city-leveled hospitals HCM City’s public hospitals face a threat of being overrun due to a change in the health insurance policy that increases the claim settlement level from 60 per cent to 100 per cent when transferred to higher-level hospitals.

Don’t privatise public hospitals: former NA official

Former vice-chairman of National Assembly’s Committee for Culture, Education, Youth and Children Lê Như Tiến told Nhân dân (People) newspaper about problems that occur when public hospitals and medical centres are allowed to attract non-State investment

Hospitals benefit from great development in social work system

Social work has developed greatly at hospitals around the country, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyễn Trường Sơn told a conference to review the last 10 years of its development held in HCM City on December 18.

Young man works for hometown development

Trần Thanh Tú, vice chairman of the Việt Nam Youth Union in Sa Pa, Lào Cai Province, has been working with dozens of local youngsters to build a beautiful, civilised and prosperous town.

Lawrence S. Ting Fund supports outstanding students The Phu My Hung Development Corporation and Lawrence S. Ting Fund recently organised its 18th scholarship award ceremony, presenting 232 scholarships worth a total of VND2.8 billion (US$120,000) to outstanding students in HCM City and other provinces.

Vĩnh Long charity group helps needy people A charity group known as the Acupuncture Association in Vĩnh Long Province has been providing shelter for many poor patients over the years.

Old woman gives free blankets to disadvantaged people

Using her skilled hands, she makes unique blankets with different kinds of fabric, colours and patterns