It is time for Việt Nam to walk the talk on trans rights

On paper, Việt Nam has taken an important step towards guaranteeing the rights of transgender people to have their gender identity recognised. Now it is time to promulgate the legal framework that will actually implement and enforce the relevant Civil Code article, which is still under development. 

Solidarity not stigma needed to fight COVID-19 pandemic

More than a year after being infected with SARS-CoV-2 and recovering from COVID-19, the woman known as Patient 14 in Việt Nam can't get over what she experienced.

Việt Nam, a bright spot in the fight against HIV and AIDS Việt Nam is seen as a bright spot in HIV/AIDS prevention and control as the epidemic has been well controlled in the country in recent years, experts said at a conference.

Symposium discusses measures for effective management of NCDs

More than 600 doctors and pharmacists specialising in cardiovascular treatment, pain relief and mental health across the country discussed integrated measures for effective management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) at a symposium last week. 

Mind your health As we observe World Mental Health Day on October 10, let us help increase awareness, and remove the stigma and discrimination against mental health illness.

Việt Nam needs little more time to achieve 90-90-90

Việt Nam News reporter Khoa Thư talks to Eamonn Murphy, Regional Director of UNAIDS, Asia and the Pacific, about the opportunities and challenges facing the elimination of HIV as a public health threat by 2030

National campaign for HIV/AIDS prevention launched A national communication campaign for HIV/AIDS prevention, called K=K – (Không phát hiện = Không lây truyền) or U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable), was launched at a ceremony on Tuesday at the Bạch Mai General Hospital in Hà Nội.

Experts exchange experience on sexual violence prevention

Experts exchanged expertise on initiatives to prevent sexual violence between Việt Nam and the UK during a conference held on Monday in Hà Nội.

VN contestant raises HIV awareness

Miss Universe Việt Nam H’Hen Nie has called for reducing stigma and discrimination against HIV patients at the Miss Universe 2018 contest that is now being held in Bangkok.

Toolkit released to combat HIV-related stigma and discrimination

A toolkit to help eliminate stigma and discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV), was launched today as  part of activities to celebrate World AIDS Day (December 1) in Việt Nam.