Tag: WHO
Vietnam intensifies polio prevention and control measures
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued a directive to the People’s Committees of provinces and centrally-run cities, the Pasteur and Hygiene Institutes, and centrally-run hospitals, calling for enhanced efforts in the prevention and control of polio.
WHO donates 9,000 doses of rabies vaccine to high-risk provinces in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The World Health Organization (WHO) on October 22 donated 9,000 doses of rabies vaccine to two high-risk provinces, Phu Tho and Tuyen Quang, to help save people exposed to rabies.
WHO supports Nghe An in post-flood disease prevention efforts
VOV.VN - The World Health Organisation (WHO) has provided emergency support to central Nghe An province with 5,000 Aquatabs water purification tablets and 400 clean water storage bags to aid in the prevention of post-flood disease outbreaks.
Vietnam seeks WHO assistance in disease response, universal health care
VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on July 6, showing both sides’ strong commitment to enhancing cooperation in public health and global health security.
Vietnam reduces smoking rates in the community thanks to political commitments
Vietnam shared lessons learned on establishing and operating a stable financial mechanism for tobacco harm prevention and control at the World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025.
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.
