Tag: Ministry of Health
Health Ministry proposes new law on disease prevention
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed formulating a law on disease prevention to address existing limitations, particularly the growing burden of non-communicable diseases, which account for 70% of deaths nationwide.
Health ministry seeks feedback in preparation for 2025 e-cigarette ban
The Ministry of Health’s Department of Legal Affairs held a workshop in Hanoi on December 25 to provide information about a plan to implement the National Assembly (NA)'s resolution involving the ban of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
Ministry proposes adding dengue vaccine in expanded immunisation programme
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is considering including a dengue vaccine in the expanded immunisation programme, offering it free of charge to the public.
Experts warn of aging population, difficulties in caregiving
The Ministry of Health (MOH) has predicted that by 2038 there will be one person aged over 60 for every five people in Vietnam.
Health Ministry warns of possible spreading of pertussis and measles
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has issued warnings regarding measles and pertussis outbreaks, with the number of cases increasing rapidly in several cities and provinces nationwide.
PM Chinh launches organ and tissue donation campaign
VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on May 19 launched a campaign calling for organ and tissue donation to save people's lives, with the participation of leaders and former leaders from the Ministry of Health, alongside representatives from ministries, agencies and localities.
New vaccines against dengue fever and shingles licensed
VOV.VN - As many as 40 types of vaccines and biological products have been licensed by the Ministry of Health (MoH) to be put into circulation nationwide, including three new vaccines licensed for the first time.
Vietnam reports increase in hand, foot, and mouth cases
VOV.VN - Since the beginning of this year the country has recorded a total of 13,746 cases of hand-foot-mouth disease (HFMD), an increase of 2.5 times compared to the same period from 2023, according to the latest statistics released by the Ministry of health.
Dengue fever cases in Hanoi higher than Ho Chi Minh City
VOV.VN - The number of dengue fever cases recorded in Hanoi in 2023 were twice as high than in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Health has said.
MoH recommends school closures if air pollution worsens
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health has recommended that Vietnamese kindergartens and elementary schools consider temporarily closing the door if air pollution in their localities climbs to hazardous levels for three consecutive days.
