Dangerous levels of UV rays reported across country
Almost all localities across Vietnam on May 24 experienced a dangerous level of ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.
Vietnam to consider announcing end of Covid-19 pandemic
The Government Office has issued an official document on Covid-19 prevention and control in the new context, mentioning the possibility of announcing the end of the pandemic.
Awareness Week launched to raise people’s awareness of antimicrobial misuse
The Ministry of Health issued a press release about the World Antimicrobial Awareness Week to raise people’s awareness of overuse and misuse of antimicrobials to prevent antimicrobial resistance.
Vietnam - one of countries with high rate of antibiotic resistance : WHO
Antibiotic resistance is one of the most pressing global concerns in medicine with highly resistant pathogens of many species proving difficult to treat. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Vietnam is one of the countries with the high rate of antibiotic resistance in the world.
WHO supports HCMC in non-communicable disease care
According to experts from the World Health Organization (WHO), the most effective and practical way to the implementation of palliative care and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is to rely on the public health system.
Health Ministry issues monkeypox monitoring guidance
The Ministry of Health on August 22 issued temporary guidelines for monitoring and preventing monkeypox amid complicated developments of the disease.
Pharma companies told to proactively develop monkeypox medication
Facing complex developments of the monkeypox outbreak in the world, the Health Ministry’s Drug Administration has asked pharmaceutical and material producers to increase the import of and proactively develop monkeypox medication.
Vietnam cooperating with WHO to closely monitor monkeypox
The General Department of Preventive Medicine (under the Health Ministry) yesterday announced that functional units in the country are carefully monitoring the status of monkeypox to prevent the disease from entering Vietnam, while continuously working with WHO to timely update the status of this disease worldwide, along with responding measures.
Vietnam begins to issue vaccine passports on April 15
The Health Ministry begins to issue vaccine passports on April 15 in line with the schedule.
Campaign launched to raise public awareness on responsible antibiotic use
The Ministry of Public Health, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in coordination with the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on November 18 launched a campaign to raise public awareness on responsible use of antibiotics in Vietnam.
WHO committed to assisting Vietnam in Covid-19 response
World Health Organisation (WHO) Representative in Vietnam Dr. Kidong Park has reaffirmed that WHO stands ready to accompany the Government of Vietnam in Covid-19 response as well as provide Vietnamese health workers with professional training and instructions on how to prevent themselves from contracting the coronavirus disease.
WHO pledges to work for early COVID-19 vaccine delivery to Vietnam
Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam had an online discussion on June 17 with the World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Takeshi Kasai, who vowed to work for the early delivery of COVID-19 vaccines under the COVAX Facility to Vietnam.
Rate of Vietnamese people suffering high blood lipid disorder increases: WHO
The World Health Organization’s study has shown the rate of Vietnamese people suffering high blood lipid disorder increases amongst those aged 35-44.
WHO wants Vietnam to share experience in fighting COVID-19
Both representatives of the World Health Organization and the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) hailed Vietnam's effective fight against the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) epidemic at the meeting with Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam yesterday.
WHO praises Vietnam's response to Covid-19 outbreak
The World Health Organization (WHO) has hailed Vietnam in dealing with Covid-19. The Vietnamese government has done a good job of operating response system and increasing supervision on infected patients and at-risk people.
WHO needs more time to monitor pollution after Rang Dong blaze
Regarding the environment pollution after the Rang Dong Light Source & Vacuum Flask blaze, World Health Organization Representative in Vietnam Dr. Kidong Park yesterday said that more time is needed to keep track on pollution impacts on human health.
WHO helps to improve WASH in Vietnam’s hospital
In support to the Ministry of Health’s commitment to enhance water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and healthcare waste management services, the World Health Organization Representative Office in Vietnam (WHO Vietnam) and Seoul National University (SNU), collaborated with the Vietnam Health Environment Management Agency (VIHEMA) in building a system for rain water harvesting and treatment for drinking in healthcare facilities.
MOLISA, WHO launch drowning prevention guidelines
The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) Representative Office in Vietnam today unveiled the Vietnamese version of a WHO publication.
WHO warns of huge increase in measles infections in countries
The Department of Preventive Medicine in Vietnam said that the World Health Organization warned of a dramatic increase in measles infections in nations in the world including Vietnam.
WHO calls for strong actions to tackle harmful use of alcohol
Under the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) country office in Vietnam, the Ministry of Health July 18 organized the Health Partnership Group (HPG) Consultation meeting on the Draft law for prevention and control of alcohol related harms.