Tag: Ministry of Health
Over 86,000 cases of dengue fever this year with 17 deaths: Health Ministry
VOV.VN - Dengue fever is surging across Vietnam, with over 86,000 infections and 17 deaths recorded so far this year, according to the Ministry of Health.
Ministry of Health urges stronger protection of children in online environment
The Department of Maternal and Child Health under Ministry of Health has called on provincial and municipal health departments nationwide to step up measures to protect children in the online environment, ensuring timely prevention and handling of abuse and exploitation cases.
Health Ministry warns about risk of Chikungunya outbreak in Vietnam
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has issued an urgent warning about the risk of a Chikungunya outbreak in Vietnam after numerous cases were reported in Southern China, especially in Guangdong province.
Vietnam faces rapid population ageing with major social and economic implications
VOV.VN - The country is undergoing one of the fastest rates of population ageing in Asia, with 16.1 million people, making up 16% of the national population, now aged 60 and over, according to the Ministry of Health.
Preclinical Research Center marks breakthrough for Vietnamese medicine
VOV.VN - The establishment of the Preclinical Research Center is views as a key milestone that will pave the way for the domestic development and production of medical equipment.
Disease prevention fund to help solve urgent public health issues: MoH
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed setting up a disease prevention fund within the draft Law on Disease Prevention.
Health ministry proposes heavier fines to curb gender-selective practices
The Ministry of Health has proposed raising the maximum fine from VND30 million to VND100 million (approximately US$4,000) for organisations and individuals who assist in gender-selective practices during pregnancy.
Inspection teams set up to crack down on violations of health regulations
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has set up 15 inspection teams to oversee activities related to the production, marketing and circulation of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, traditional medicine, dairy products, dietary supplements, and medical equipment, following recently detected violations of regulations in the sector.
Health Ministry warns about COVID-19 resurgence amid global rise
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) of Vietnam has demanded close monitoring and the enhancement of the detection and treatment of COVID-19 cases locally as the disease remains complex around the world.
Health Ministry plans third phase of measles vaccination campaign
VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) has requested that the Institutes of Hygiene and Epidemiology and Pasteur Institutes plan the third phase of the measles vaccination campaign this year, focusing on high-risk areas.
