Mekong Delta has 1,000 IVF babies bornHuynh Kim CAN THO – There have been 1,000 babies born via in vitro fertilization at Phuong Chau International Hospital since the hospital’s In Vitro Fertilization Center opened in 2011. Doctor Du Huynh Hong Ngoc, head of the Fertility Department of Phuong Chau International Hospital (IVF Phuong Chau), said the hospital uses advanced technologies to help infertile couples have children. “IVF Phuong Chau uses all technologies for infertility treatment, including ICSI, IUI, sperm and oocyte freezing and storing techniques, MESA, PESA, TESE and endoscopic surgery,” Ngoc said. Speaking to the Daily, Le Van Tam, vice chairman of Can Tho City People’s Committee, said Phuong Chau International Hospital has contributed significantly to the development of fertility services in Can Tho and helped the city become a medical center of the Mekong Delta. According to Ngoc, in vitro fertilization has been in use in Vietnam since 1997. … [Read more...] about Mekong Delta has 1,000 IVF babies born
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HCM City Police find kidnapped baby
Police in HCM City have found the baby boy who was kidnapped from a hospital in the metropolis four days ago. Joyous reunion On the morning of January 13, police in District 7 confirmed that they arrested the suspect and retrieved the baby, whose parents are Nguyen Thi Minh Tam and Truong Van Hen, of Phu My Ward. The hospital gave the boy a medical check-up before handing him over to his parents. In the early morning, local police received a call from a woman giving herself up to police by the suspect. The call was then located in the surrounding of Binh Dien Bridge, in Binh Chanh District, where police were sent to and found the suspect with the baby. Police handing over the baby to his parents The suspect, Vu Thi Bich Tram, 25, is from the southern province of Long An. According to her first statements, she kidnapped the baby in order to keep her husband. She said she suffered a miscarriage a short time after her marriage. Being afraid that her … [Read more...] about HCM City Police find kidnapped baby
New recall of Lactalis baby milk over salmonella fears
Lactalis, one of the world's top dairy producers, had already recalled around 7,000 tonnes of infant formula milk two weeks ago.But in what it described as "a precautionary measure" on Thursday, it had now decided - in consultation with the health authorities - to recall "all infant formula and nutritional products manufactured and conditioned in the Craon factory" in north western France."Information received from the health authorities as well as the results of initial investigations carried out... led the group to issue a second recall, this time of all products manufactured since Feb 15, 2017 using a specific drying tower at the factory," the statement said.The latest recall involves 720 batches of products sold in France and overseas, compared with the initial recall of 625 batches on Dec 10.It concerned powders and infant cereals of the group's Picot and Milumel brands, as well as the Taranis powdered amino-acid mix, the company said."We now know that there has been a low-level … [Read more...] about New recall of Lactalis baby milk over salmonella fears
“Baby’s happiness” wins first prize at photo contest on Hanoi
The photo "Baby's happiness" by Bui Manh Tuan has won the first prize at the photo contest about Hanoi entitled "Hanoi - A thousand years of culture" organised by Hanoi Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism. The contest launched from October 2007 was closed on May 2008. 136 photographers from 17 provinces and cities throughout the country sent 1,143 entries to the contest. The photos depict the beauty in different angles about the land and the people of Hanoi. Organisers also presented two second, three third prizes among other prizes. The winning photos will be displayed within the framework of the 7th meeting of the Council for Promotion of Tourism in Asia due to be held in Hanoi in October. (Source: ND) … [Read more...] about “Baby’s happiness” wins first prize at photo contest on Hanoi
Over 5,600 babies born via in-vitro fertilisation at Tu Du Hospital
HCM City (VNA) – Women have given birth to atotal of 5,643 babies via in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) at Tu Du ObstetricsHospital in HCM City since 1998, according to the hospital, one of the leadersin offering IVF services in the country.Its IVF success rate, which is among the highest in thecountry, nearly doubled from 25 percent in 2011 to more than 45 per cent lastyear.According to Dr Le Quang Thanh, head of the hospital, it notonly provides maternal and child care but also offers technical support forhospitals in 32 cities and provinces in the south.The hospital, which celebrated its 80th anniversary lastweek, receives around 3,500 medical treatment and health-check cases and morethan 200 delivery cases per day.-VNA Heel pricks help screen health of newborns. (Source: VNA) … [Read more...] about Over 5,600 babies born via in-vitro fertilisation at Tu Du Hospital
More than 5,600 babies born via in-vitro fertilisation at Từ Dũ Obstetrics Hospital
HCM CITY – Women have given birth to a total of 5,643 babies via in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) at Từ Dũ Obstetrics Hospital in HCM City since 1998, according to the hospital, one of the leaders in offering IVF services in the country. Its IVF success rate, which is among the highest in the country, nearly doubled from 25 per cent in 2011 to more than 45 per cent last year. According to Dr Lê Quang Thanh, the head of the hospital, it not only provides maternal and child care but also offers technical support for hospitals in 32 cities and provinces in the south. The hospital, which celebrated its 80th anniversary last week, receives around 3,500 medical treatment and health-check cases and more than 200 delivery cases per day.—VNS … [Read more...] about More than 5,600 babies born via in-vitro fertilisation at Từ Dũ Obstetrics Hospital
Salmonella contamination: VN recalls French baby milk products
After receiving information that eight nutritional products of Lactalis were at risk of infection, the Food Safety Department requested the company that imports these products to determine the quantity imported by Vietnam and recall the products immediately, Pham Viet Nga, the department’s deputy head, said.The import company was also required to report details of the recall to the ministry every day, she said.Through inspection, the department discovered that eight batches of products susceptible to Salmonella Agona bacteria contamination had been imported into Vietnam.Earlier, the International Network of Food Safety Authorities (INFOSAN) warned that some cases of salmonella infection in infants were detected in France.According to Nga, the department has also notified the customs and State inspection agencies at the border to carry out inspections on these products."Besides the at-risk products, we will also check other products to ensure the safety of consumers,” Nga … [Read more...] about Salmonella contamination: VN recalls French baby milk products
Contaminated Lactalis baby formula warning
The Vietnam Food Administration has received warnings about the contaminated Lactalis imported baby formula by the International Network of Food Safety Authorities. Lactalis baby formula recalled all over the world About 600 baby formula products made since February are being recalled by French firm Lactalis from all over the world after 26 infants aged less than six months in France fell ill with salmonella poisoning.Some of the products have been imported into Vietnam.The Vietnam Food Administration is directing agencies to review and test the salmonella agona levels in those products. Drug-resistant Salmonella agona can cause intestinal infections and food poisoning.The administration asked buyers and sellers to not use Celi Expert and Celi Mama brands. … [Read more...] about Contaminated Lactalis baby formula warning
Vietnam raises warning over French baby milk products amid salmonella scare
Vietnam’s health ministry has issued a directive asking the public to suspend the use or trade of baby milk products from French company Lactalis amid global fears of salmonella contamination. The ministry issued the advice after receiving a warning on Tuesday from the International Food Safety Authorities Network, which is managed by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization. Food safety officials from the ministry said several of the company's products are in circulation in Vietnam and will be tested. French authorities and Lactalis, the world’s largest dairy products group, have ordered the recall of millions of baby milk products around the world after health authorities in France reported that 26 infants had been sickened since December 1. Salmonella contamination is caused by intestinal bacteria from farm animals. Symptoms include severe diarrhea, stomach cramps and vomiting, and the illness is dangerous for children and the elderly … [Read more...] about Vietnam raises warning over French baby milk products amid salmonella scare
Global recall of Lactalis baby milk over salmonella fears
French baby milk formula maker Lactalis has ordered a global product recall over fears of salmonella contamination.Health authorities in France said 26 infants in the country have become sick since early December.The recall affects products and exports to countries including Britain, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sudan.It covers hundreds of baby milk powder products marketed globally under the Milumel, Picot and Celi brands.Lactalis is one of the world's biggest dairy producers. Company spokesman Michel Nalet told AFP "nearly 7,000 tonnes" of production may have been contaminated, but the company is currently unable to say how much remains on the market, has been consumed or is in stock.Lactalis believes the salmonella outbreak can be traced to a tower used to dry out the milk powder at its factory in the town of Craon in northwest France, according to AFP.All products made there since mid-February have been recalled and the company said precautionary measures have been taken to … [Read more...] about Global recall of Lactalis baby milk over salmonella fears