Gov’t event aims to empower girls

 One hundred girls will gather in Hà Nội for dialogue with leaders of the National Assembly, Government and State agencies from October 5 to 7.

National project providestraining for doctors The Ministry of Health's national project is expected to help 48 hospitals in 35 provinces from 2013 to 2020 to upgrade facilities and treatment services. During the first phase, more than 5,000 doctors and nurses at hospitals in poor provinces, including Dien Bien, Ha Giang, Ninh Binh and Ca Mau, received advanced training in the use of modern high-tech equipment.

Funds raised to help the needy enjoy Tet festival Around VND150 billion (US$7 million) was raised for poor children at an art programme held on Saturday.

Ha Noi run on November 22 to help fund programmes for sick children The Run for Children 2009 will take place on November 22 at Thien Quang Lake in Ha Noi.