HCMC welcomes foreigners to study traditional medicine
The HCMC Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy Institute has held a class for 9 French students to introduce the uniqueness of Vietnamese traditional medicine.
Vietnam approves first traditional medicine to treat Covid-19
Vietnam has approved the first traditional medicine for treating respiratory tract viral infections, including flu and mild Covid-19.
First traditional medicine for Covid-19 licensed for circulation
SunKovir, the only made-in-Vietnam traditional medicine until now to treat Covid-19, is approved for circulation by the Health Ministry, bringing good news to patients,affirming the strength of traditional medicine in treating newly arisen diseases
HCMC looks to effectively develop medical tourism
Visitors are interested in three services namely overall health checkups, health screening and advanced treatment techniques, and traditional medicine.
Foreign patient with 8 years of leg paralysis successfully treated in Vietnam
After researching on the Internet, the patient decided to pursue treatment utilizing traditional medicine and selected Vietnam as the location for treatment.
Pham Ngoc Thach Medicine University establishes traditional medicine faculty
Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in HCMC has just launched the department of traditional medicine, raising the total number of its departments to eight.
#Run4WildlifeHN raise awareness on traditional medicine made from wildlife
As many as 358 runners from 25 countries on November 6 joined the annual race #Run4WildlifeHN to raise funds and awareness on the problem of traditional medicines made from wildlife.
Medical experts discuss use of traditional medicine in treatment of Covid-19
The second national seminar on Traditional Medicine and Pharmacy with the theme ‘Traditional medicine for the prevention and treatment of Covid-19, post-Covid-19’ was held in Ho Chi Minh City to emphasize the significant role of folklore and traditional medicine in the prevention and treatment of Covid-19 during the past time.
Ha Tinh marks 232nd death anniversary of Vietnam’s Great Physician
A delegation of officials of the Ministry of Health led by Deputy Minister Do Xuan Tuyen on February 3 offered incense and flowers in tribute to Great Physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac.
HCMC to build more hospitals to become country’s health care center
At a question-and-answer session at the 8th session of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council recently, Chairman of the municipal People's Committee Phan Van Mai once again expressed his determination that the city will build more hospitals in districts in the city gateway with the aim to make the southern metropolis become the country and the Southeast Asia region’s health care center.
HCMC’s Health Department focuses on implementing 28 groups of key activities
The HCMC Department of Health has identified 28 groups of key activities in the last six months of 2023.
City leaders visit, extend greetings to 90-year-old elderly persons
A delegation of HCMC’s leaders and officials led by Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai on June 6 visited and extended 90th birthday greetings to Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thuan in District 3.
Ministry prepares dossier for UNESCO recognition of Vietnam’s Great Physian
A seminar on the Great Physician Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac and the compilation of a dossier seeking UNESCO recognition for the progenitor of Vietnam’s traditional medicine was held by the Ministry of Health in Hanoi on August 2.
HCMC strives to become healthcare center in ASEAN region
The Department of Health of Ho Chi Minh City today held a conference to evaluate the effectiveness and orientation of intensive medical development in HCMC to help the city become a healthcare center in the ASEAN region.
Thu Duc City to disburse 95 percent of public investment this year
Chairman of HCMC People’s Committee yesterday led a delegation to work with Thu Duc City People’s Committee on the socio-economic status here.
HCMC’s tourism products among top unique tours in Vietnam
As a result of Ho Chi Minh City’s unceasing efforts to diversify tourism products, several have been listed among the top 20 unique tours promising interesting experiences for travellers in Vietnam.
Thousands of Agent Orange and dioxin victims rehabilitated
As many as 4.8 million Vietnamese people were exposed to the toxins, and more than 3 million were victims. Many died, and others are still struggling with serious diseases, according to the association.
Potential risks, hazards from traditional medicine without doctor’s prescription
Recently, several hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have recorded many cases of people being hospitalized due to the use of herbal medicines of unknown origin, even severe poisoning. Doctors recommended that patients do not arbitrarily buy and use traditional medicines without a doctor’s prescription, otherwise, it will seriously affect their health.
Acting President attends launching ceremony of Youth Month 2023
For the successful implementation of the Youth Month 2023, Acting State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan requested to continue to implement well the Resolution of the 13th Party Congress, guidelines and policies of the Party and State.
Campaign calls for no wildlife-based medicine prescription
The Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) on December 13 launched a campaign to call for no prescription of medicines based on wild animals.