Health

Spraying antiseptic at poultry breeding farms prevents possible disease outbreaks (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Authorities in southern provinces and cities are taking necessary measures to prevent diseases in poultry and transmission to humans. The weather in the south is now in a transition period, which is creating favourable conditions for the development of diseases if effective measures are not taken. From now until the end of the year, the Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang will strengthen preventive measures to prevent A/H5N1 avian influenza and avoid new outbreaks next year. The province’s Sub-department of Animal Husbandry and Health has coordinated with localities to provide H5N1 avian flu vaccines to its 15 local districts and cities, especially in poultry farming areas and breeding grounds. At the same time, the sub-department is also cleaning and disinfecting the environment in … [Read more...] about Southern provinces take steps to control avian flu outbreak

Additionally, some 2,650 public toilets were also constructed in these provinces. The provinces consist of Cao Bang, Bac Kan, Lang Son, Ha Giang, Tuyen Quang, Thai Nguyen, Son La, Dien Bien, Lai Chau, Lao Cai, Yên Bai, Phu Tho, Hoa Binh, Bac Giang, Gia Lai, Kon Tum, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, Lam Dong, Ninh Thuan, and Binh Thuan. (Photo for illustration) It was initial results of a five-year program, implemented by the Ministry of Health under financial supports of the World Bank, the online newspaper VietnamPlus reported. The program is expected to contribute to the reduction of diseases in residential areas, especially those related to water and sanitation, thereby increasing the productivity, and improving the quality of life for thousands of local people. It is also designed to improve personal hygiene, environmental sanitation as well as strengthen access to clean water in rural areas. The program, worth USD 225.5 million, was approved under the Government … [Read more...] about Twenty one provinces feel flushed with success in improving locals health

The administration has lately detected that plenty of counterfeit dietary supplements are advertised in internet via social networks and online newspapers with certificates of food safety. However, the administration confirmed not to issue these certificates of food safety such a case of dietary supplement Hoang Dung at website giamcanlishou.com.  Or, the administration also found out counterfeit certificates of food safety for dietary food Ms. Van product in the northern province of Lai Chau. The fake product has been advertised with competent agency’s confirmation of food safety No. 44492/2017/ATTP-XNCB issued on November 30, 2017 on other social network and newspaper on the internet. To protect consumer’s health, the administration warned people not to take these above products. Anyone discovering organizations and individuals to sell such products should inform relevant agencies. By QUOC LAP – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Counterfeit dietary … [Read more...] about Counterfeit dietary supplements flooded in internet

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 100.6 million USD in financing to support the Vietnamese Government’s reform effort to improve health service delivery and the quality of health care providers, especially in poor, border areas (Illustrative photo: VNA)   Hanoi (VNA) - The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved 100.6 million USD in financing to support the Vietnamese Government’s reform effort to improve health service delivery and the quality of health care providers, especially in poor, border areas. The financing package includes an 88.6 million USD policy-based loan, which will provide budget support to the Ministry of Health as it implements complex reforms nationwide in key areas such as public investment governance, health service delivery, and health workforce quality in the local health care (LHC) system. A 12 million USD grant, meanwhile, will complement those reforms by piloting health service delivery models in 12 districts in six … [Read more...] about ADB helps Vietnam improve health care in disadvantaged areas

Visitors look at the photos of the contest (Photo: VOV)   Hanoi (VNA) – Winners of a photo contest on primary healthcare for Vietnamese people were honoured at an award ceremony held in Hanoi on December 7. Most outstanding photos of the contest are being displayed at the Ho Guom Cultural Information Centre in Hanoi from December 7 - 9. Starting from August 29 until October 31, the contest received 1,270 entries from 350 photographers nationwide. The organising board presented one first, two second and three third prizes and five consolation prizes to the winners. The competition was held by the online newspaper of the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), in collaboration with the Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam, the Ministry of Health, the Health Professionals Education and Training for Health System Reforms (HPET) and the World Bank, on the occasion of the 40 years of the Declaration of Alma-Ata on Primary Health Care. At the award ceremony, head of the organisers … [Read more...] about Winners of photo contest on primary healthcare in Vietnam honoured

Participants at the conference (Photo: dantri.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The 4th Pan-Asian Biomedical Science Conference convened in the central city of Da Nang on December 6, gathering some 200 delegates from Vietnam and other Southeast Asian countries. Themed “Biomedicine in the 21st century: Insight from Asia”, the conference aims to boost awareness of the importance of biomedical studies in healthcare and clinical practices. Participants discussed topics related to clinical applications and medical individualism, risk assessment, biomedical technique, big data and traditional medicine. They also reported the latest findings in the fields of cancer, obesity, diabetes, osteoporosis and artificial insemination.-VNA … [Read more...] about Fourth Pan-Asian Biomedical Science Conference opens

The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Hanoi stood at 20,666 as of October 31, ranking second nationwide and making up 10 percent of the country’s total cases (Illustrative photo: Medical News Today)   Hanoi (VNA) – The number of people living with HIV/AIDS in Hanoi stood at 20,666 as of October 31, ranking second nationwide and making up 10 percent of the country’s total cases. Notably, 30 percent of these people are undiagnosed, while many have yet to take life-saving antiretroviral (ARV) therapy or have given up the ARV treatment, according to the city’s centre for disease control. Hanoi has taken various steps to prevent the increasing rate of HIV infections. The city has expanded its provision of methadone treatment for drug users at 18 health care facilities and given away condoms and injection needles to high-risk people across all districts. However, according to the Hanoi Department of Health, the effectiveness of local prevention … [Read more...] about Hanoi has country’s second highest rate of HIV/AIDS

Following the request of the Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health, Mat Xi Company in J29 Vo Thi Sau Street in Dong Nai Province’s Thong Nhat Ward has to remove two batches of nutritional supplement Go Lean Detox manufactured on August 29, 2018 and October 20, 2018 because these nutritional pills contain banned Sibutramine. The revocation is made under the supervision of competent agencies and write report to the Food Safety Department in Dong Nai and the Vietnam Food Administration. Sibutramine is prescribed to treat obesity in Vietnam. However, as the drug causes harm to heart, the Ministry of Health has requested to ban the use of the ingredient from April 2011. By QUOC LAP – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Mat Xi Company revoke nutritional supplement containing banned Sibutramine banned Sibutramine … [Read more...] about Company asked to revoke nutritional supplement containing banned Sibutramine

Scene at the conference (Photo: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The VAAC-US.CDC Project has provided funding worth 71.06 billion VND (3.03 million USD) for HIV/AIDS prevention programmes in Thanh Hoa since August 2013, accounting for 71 percent of the central province’s total budget for the work. The information was released at a conference held by the provincial People’s Committee on December 4 to review the VAAC-US.CDC, a collaboration between the Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to fight HIV/AIDS in Vietnam. As heard at the function, during 2013-2018, the project has helped 63,541 people be tested for HIV, or 82 percent of total residents taking the test. It has also assisted 12 out of 29 outpatient clinics in providing antiretroviral (ARV) therapy. Since 2016, Thanh Hoa has been among the first five provinces nationwide receiving the VAAC-US.CDC support in realising the 90-90-90 goal – 90 … [Read more...] about Vietnam-US joint project aids HIV/AIDS control in Thanh Hoa

A student in Son La has his eyes examined under the programme (Photo: VNA) Son La (VNA) – The eye hospital of the northern province of Son La provided free eye care services for nearly 1,000 students in Thuan Chau district and Son La city during December 3-4. The hospitals provided the students with eye examinations, screening for refractive error, and free glasses. It also organised a painting contest to promote eye care and protection. Around 400 pairs of glasses have been given to students with vision problems throughout the charitable programme. Son La is a mountainous province where a majority of habitants are ethnic minority people of different groups. The local ethnic minority people, particularly the children, have limited access to eye care services. As such, the event was held to increase awareness of vision problems, such as refractive error, among teachers, students, and parents and improve the local eye care service system. According to Vu Tien Quyen, Director … [Read more...] about Son La: 1,000 ethnic minority students receive free sight tests