Bringing together physical and mental health

COVID-19 test results shown on rapid test kits (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in the past 24 hours from 4pm May 16 to 4pm May 17, according to the Ministry of Health . Hanoi reported the highest number of infections on the day with 419 cases, followed by Vinh Phuc with 119 and Phu Tho with 111. The national tally reached 10,699,965. A total 5,094 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on May 17, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,364,857. There are 206 patients needing breathing support, while four deaths were recorded in the past 24 hours, taking the total fatalities to 43,071. By May 16, the country had injected 217,377,159 doses of COVID-19 vaccines ./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam reports 1,895 new cases on May 17

Hanoi (VNA) - President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter to the Health Staff Conference on February 27, 1955. The date was chosen the Vietnam Physicians’ Day. On this occasion, Associate Professor Phan Le Thu Hang, deputy director of the health ministry’s Department of Financial Planning and director of the health partnership programme with the WHO, talks to the Vietnam News Agency about the achievements of the Vietnamese healthcare sector. - Vietnam is highly valued by the United Nations and international organisations for its achievements in the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) in the healthcare sector. Could you tell us about these goals? Associate Professor Phan Le Thu Hang : The MDGs, which consist of eight goals and 21 specific targets, are considered a global commitment agreed by all 189 member states of the United Nations, including Vietnam. The countries committed to achieving the goals by 2015 at the UNs Millennium Summit which took place from … [Read more...] about Vietnam- successful model in healthcare sector

Captain Huỳnh Như (9) duels for possession with Myanmar's Khin Thai Wai. VNA/VNS Photo Hoàng Linh Hoàng Hồ QUẢNG NINH — As expected, the SEA Games women’s football final will again be a clash between the region’s number one and two: Việt Nam and Thailand. While Việt Nam squeezed past Myanmar 1-0 in a tight match between the two, Thailand showed their class against the Philippines with the big 3-0 win in the semi–finals. The earlier match saw Thailand initially facing huge difficulties against a determined the Philippines, who had a much longer time to prepare for the semis following Indonesia’s withdrawal from Group A. With a batch of young talented players who’ve had experience playing abroad, the Filipino women went for the Thais right from the off. With better physicality, the Filipinos were able to press higher and better Thailand in many one–on–ones in both wings, creating dangerous crosses into the box. However, with the experience of being five-time SEA Games … [Read more...] about Thailand to face Việt Nam in women’s football final

Although the position to search, collect, and destroy UXO was close to a residential area, troops of the Dak Nong provincial Military Command and authorized forces effectively performed dissemination work to raise the locals’ awareness and ensured safety. With thorough preparation of materials and technical equipment, knowledge, and skills, the joint forces collected 83 shells, including eight 175mm artillery shells and 85 small-sized bombs. Earlier, authorized forces of Dak Nong province successfully detonated 281 shells of different sizes at the same place. Bu Gia hamlet used to be a garrisoned site of the U.S. imperialists and Saigon troops in the war in Vietnam, leaving UXO in the hamlet, which is threatening the health and life of local people. Therefore, the collection and detonation of UXO has contributed to making the land clear from UXO and bringing joys to locals. Translated by Mai Huong … [Read more...] about More UXO destroyed in Dak Nong province