The Hanoitimes - This is the first time in Vietnam the expanded immunization model (free of charge) has been implemented at central-level hospitals. The Center for Health Examination and Vaccination under Vietnam National Children's Hospital started to deploy free vaccination for all patients, including children in hospital treatment, from March 14, Kinh Te & Do Thi newspaper reported. This is the first time in Vietnam the expanded immunization model (free of charge) has been implemented at the central-level hospital. Illustrative photo Especially, the center has staff for consulting and carrying out intensive examination for high-risk groups of children before the injection. The vaccination time is in all days of the week from 7:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (including holidays). People in need can call the hotline for advice (office hours): 0852249988; 0832569988; 02462747717. The list of vaccines in the expanded vaccination program includes: The expanded … [Read more...] about Vietnam offers free vaccination at central hospitals
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Hanoi to provide free universal medical checkup
Speaking at a session on Covid-19 prevention and control at Thanh Nhan Hospital, Party Committee Secretary Vuong Dinh Hue said it would not be an easy task, but the committee is resolved to achieve it. Tran Thi Nhi Ha, deputy director of the city Department of Health, said the department has developed a plan for the free check and it would be implemented from March. People would be screened and categorized based on their age and occupation for checkups, she said. "Students are expected to have checkups at educational institutions. Workers will have theirs at their company." People who require diagnosis and treatment at a hospital would be monitored online, she added. Since 2017 Hanoi has been providing free colorectal cancer screening for people aged 40 and above through their health insurance, and hundreds of thousands have benefited so far. The city has around 8.2 million people, distributed almost evenly between urban and rural areas, according to the Hanoi Statistics … [Read more...] about Hanoi to provide free universal medical checkup
VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 25
HCM City eyes 10 percent growth in export in 2021 Shrimps processed for export Ho Chi Minh City’s Department of Industry and Trade has set the target to export 48.19 billion USD worth of products in 2021, a year-on-year surge of 10 percent. Under its development plan for 2021 recently submitted to the municipal People’s Committee, the sector said import revenue is estimated at 56.47 billion USD for the whole year, up 11 percent against the previous year. Besides, it eyed to reel in more than 835.68 trillion VND (36.29 billion USD) from retail sales and services revenues in the year, up 10 percent year-on-year. The department said it will carry out necessary measures in a comprehensive fashion to branch out industry and trade, contributing to promoting economic recovery of the southern hub. Earlier, HCM City set a goal of boosting the export of its key products this year and beyond via trade promotion activities and assistance to enterprises. Head of the … [Read more...] about VIETNAM BUSINESS NEWS FEB. 25
Dong Nai Police seize dozens of thousands of products without invoices
For several hours, the functional forces checked and classified the numerous products imported from the US to Vietnam without any invoices or receipts. According to initial information, the Economic Police Team under Bien Hoa City Police suddenly rushed in the business establishment owned by a 49-year-old man named Dao Doan Du. At the site, there were 20 staffs selling products through live shopping on Facebook. The functional forces work with Dao Doan Du, the warehouse owner. Working with the functional forces, Dao Doan Du said that all goods and products at the warehouse were transferred from the US to Vietnam. Those products were ordered by customers in Vietnam through fanpage Shop Mo Dao owned by Du's sister Dao Thi Thanh Mo. By Tien Minh – Translated by Huyen Huong … [Read more...] about Dong Nai Police seize dozens of thousands of products without invoices
Lewandowski hits goal landmark as Bayern Munich hammer Lazio in Rome
The Polish striker pounced on a poorly judged back pass after nine minutes to steer in his 72nd goal in the competition. In doing so, he surpassed former Real Madrid striker Raul in the competition scoring charts to reach a total only bettered by Juventus’ Cristiano Ronaldo, with 134 goals, and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi, with 119. * A spectacular Olivier Giroud overhead kick gave Chelsea a 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid in Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first leg in Bucharest. The French striker broke the deadlock in the 68th minute with an outrageous bicycle kick which was flagged offside but eventually given following a lengthy VAR review as the ball had come off Atletico's Mario Hermoso before Giroud hit it. * Golfing champion Tiger Woods was hospitalised in Los Angeles on Tuesday with severe leg injuries suffered when his car swerved off a road and rolled down a steep hillside, requiring rescue crews to pry him from the wreckage, authorities said. * Real Madrid will attack … [Read more...] about Lewandowski hits goal landmark as Bayern Munich hammer Lazio in Rome