Health

Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A conference was held in Hanoi on September 18 to discuss the enhancement of the role and initiatives of social organisations in caring for public health. Dr. Pham Van Tan, Vice President and Secretary General of the Vietnam Union of Science-Technology Associations (VUSTA), said public health care has received special attention from the Party and State. However, there are still many problems in the sector, including inadequate attention to the mobilisation of social resources and well as the promotion of social organisations and the private sector in the field, Tan said. He hoped the conference will help connect social organisations and State agencies in caring for public health, while seeking solutions and policy recommendations to enhance the engagement and contributions of social organisations in the work. Meanwhile, Do Thi Van, Director of the Non-governmental Organisations-Information Centre (NGO-IC)cited a VUSTA … [Read more...] about Measures sought to increase social organisations’ role in public health

A medical worker gives health advice to a woman (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A workshop on active contraception took place in Hanoi on September 23 in response to World Contraception Day 2019. Co-organised by the Department of Population and Family Planning, Vietnam Women’s Union, and Bayer Vietnam company, the workshop discussed causes of unwanted pregnancy, unsafe abortion, and the benefits of using contraceptive methods. Speaking at the event, Director of the department Nguyen Doan Tu stressed contraception helps families control their reproduction, avoid sexual-transmitted diseases, and improve living standards. According to the General Statistics Office of Vietnam, the country’s population increases by nearly 1 million on an average annual basis. Official reports showed that there are between 250,000 and 300,000 abortions a year. On the occasion, a mobile app, named ‘Song chu dong’ (proactive life), was introduced. The app offers adequate … [Read more...] about Workshop raises public awareness on contraception, reproductive health

In his document to the municipal Department of Health, Mr. Khoa asked to impose penalties on surgeons of the plastic surgery procedures if they violate the regulations according to the government decision No. 176/2013/ND-CP. Additionally, the Department should increase supervision to medical institutions and disseminate treatment regulations to them. The report of the case should be sent to the Ministry of Health before October 25. According to Kanagnam hospital’s report, the 59-year-old Vietnamese-American woman registered for a face-lift procedure on October 11. She revealed that she had undergone silicone pumping on the cheeks before without problem. She was healthy. On the day, the woman was given an anesthetic and went into surgery. After the operation, she recovered quite well. However, she showed breathing problem and she turned pale at 9 pm. Physicians’ efforts to save her were unrewarded. The female patient was then rushed to People’s Hospital 115 and … [Read more...] about Health Ministry requests probe into Vietnamese-American woman death

Health and wellness is one of a number of niche markets being promoted by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the umbrella marketing concept of "Amazing Thailand: Open to the New Shades.” In 2018, Thailand is estimated to have received 3.42 million visitors for health and wellness, generating 140 billion baht in income. The main source markets are Myanmar, Lao PDR, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, UAE, Oman, Australia, and New Zealand, with an average length of stay of 10-14 days. The top demand categories are medical check-ups and treatment for heart disease, cancer, diabetes, joint surgery, joint replacement, eye surgery, and cell transplant, as well as dental services. TAT is partnering with an innovative Thailand-based medical tourism portal to conduct its first online health and wellness roadshow (Hybrid Roadshow) in Bahrain. More than a hundred travel trade representatives specializing in the health and wellness sector, as well as socialites, diplomats, … [Read more...] about Thailand Recognized as a Popular Health and Wellness Tourism Destination

Organised by Medviet, a group of Vietnamese doctors and medical students in the European country, it featured activities to test participants’ knowledge on health and health insurance systems, free checkups and consultations, and a talkshow with doctors. The event aims to help the Vietnamese expats update their knowledge on the prevention and treatment of common diseases and boost connectivity between them and Vietnamese doctors working in the Czech Republic, Tran Thi Hoai Anh, a student from the Charles University and head of the organising board, told the Vietnam News Agency.   She unveiled that seven doctors and 10 medical students, both Vietnamese and Czech nationals, joined the event this year.   Doctor Ngo Viet Dung, who is working at the Motol University Hospital, hopes there will be more similar health care programmes to be held in the future. Petr Sipek, a Czech doctor, said the event helps increase linkage among the Vietnamese overseas community and between … [Read more...] about Event promotes community health among Vietnamese expats in Czech Republic