Tag: WHO
Sharp tobacco tax hike urged to safeguard youths, community health
As the National Assembly considers amending the Law on Special Consumption Tax in the second phase of its 9th session starting June 11, experts have called for a robust increase in tobacco taxes as the most effective measure to protect public health and reduce long-term harm, particularly among younger generations.
Vietnam reaffirms strong ties with WHO, receives trachoma elimination certificate
VOV.VN - At the high-level session of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) on May 20, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan delivered a speech focusing on the close relationship between Vietnam and the World Health Organization (WHO).
One in every five Vietnamese children is shorter than they should be, say expert
One in every five children in Vietnam suffers from childhood stunting, meaning their height-for-age is below the WHO’s Child Growth Standards.
WHO urges accelerated action to save mothers, newborns
To mark the World Health Day (April 7), the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Vietnam has called for accelerated action to ensure that every mother and newborn receives the quality care they deserve.
Maternal and neonatal mortality rates in Vietnam see sharp decline
VOV.VN - Maternal deaths have fallen more than fivefold, while child mortality rates have also dropped substantially in Vietnam, showing the country's determination to improve maternal and child healthcare.
WHO warns of measles surge in Vietnam
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of a measles outbreak in Vietnam as very high and recommended large-scale vaccination campaigns in provinces and cities with high and very high risk, as well as in areas currently experiencing measles case clusters.
Doctors warn against deadly seasonal flu as infections rise sharply
VOV.VN - With the flu season developing in a complicated and unpredictable manner in many localities across Vietnam, doctors have underlined the importance of preventive measures and the value of treatment for those who catch viruses.
HCM City increases medical surveillance amid Congo mysterious disease
VOV.VN - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health on December 18 directed the City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) to closely monitor the fatal mysterious disease which has emerged in Congo, and to prepare plans to cope with the disease.
Hanoi tightens airport health checks amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak
The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control has been tightening health checks at the Noi Bai International Airport amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak.
MoH warns of mystery disease in Congo
VOV.VN - The Department of Preventive Medicine under the Ministry of Health (MoH) has revealed that it will monitor and closely follow developments relating to an unknown disease which has emerged in Congo that has so far recorded 406 cases, including 31 deaths.
