VOV.VN - A project to improve the lives of people with disabilities in provinces heavily affected by Agent Orange/dioxin has been effectively implemented in Binh Phuoc province, a locality that has suffered the consequences of landmines, unexploded ordnances, and Agent Orange since the war.

The Vietnam Administration of HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC), in collaboration with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Vietnam, held a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on August 28 to provide guidance on HIV/AIDS prevention and control for workers.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen on August 14 presented the insignia For the People’s Health to Caitlin Marie Unites, deputy director of the Office of Health under the US Agency for International Development (USAID) for her contributions to HIV/AIDS control in Vietnam.

The Union of Friendship Association of the northern midland province of Phu Tho has actively appealed for foreign aid and implemented many projects support local people and children funded by foreign organisations, helping improve living conditions for the disadvantaged people in Phu Tho.

VOV.VN - Officials of both Vietnam and the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) have voiced support for stronger ties in ASEAN as a means of improving the access of migrants, especially transboundary ones, to healthcare services.

VOV.VN - The 20th anniversary since the implementation of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was celebrated on May 9 in Hanoi.

The People’s Committee of Hanoi has set up a plan for HIV/AIDS prevention and control in the city by 2030.

The Japanese Government on March 10 announced a grant of US$1.38 million as non-refundable aid for nine projects in Vietnam.

VOV.VN - After 30 years Japan has become Vietnam’s biggest official development assistance (ODA) donor, with more than JPY2.7 trillion, approximately US$20 billion, in loans, nearly JPY100 billion in grant aid, and roughly JPY180 billion in support for technical cooperation.

VOV.VN - A military rescue team were honoured in Hanoi on February 24 recognising their contributions to a humanitarian mission in earthquake-hit Turkey recently.