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Other common sources of exposure mentioned in the report are lead in water from the use of leaded pipes, lead-based paint and pigments, leaded gasoline, lead solder in food cans, and lead in cosmetics, traditional medicines, toys, and other consumer products. … [Read more...] about 3 million Vietnamese children suffer lead poisoning: UNICEF

Workers in dangerous and often illegal recycling operations break open battery cases, spill acid and lead dust in the soil, and smelt the recovered lead in crude, open-air furnaces that emit toxic fumes poisoning the surrounding community. Often, the workers and the exposed community are not aware that lead is a potent neurotoxin. … [Read more...] about A third of world’s children poisoned by lead: new analysis

Hanoi (VNA) – A total of 230 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from the Republic of Korea by a flight of budget carrier Vietjet Air on August 1. Passengers include children aged under 18, the elderly, pregnant women, those with illness, workers with expired visas and labour contracts, students without accommodations, and those in extremely disadvantaged circumstances. The Embassy of Vietnam in the RoK sent its staff to assist these people to complete all required procedures before boarding the flight. Strict security, safety and hygiene measures were enforced by the carrier during the flight to protect the passengers’ health and prevent COVID-19 transmission. Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, all passengers and crew members were given health check and quarantined in line with regulations. Vietnamese authorities and overseas missions plan to arrange more flights to fly more Vietnamese citizens home, depending on their need and quarantine … [Read more...] about 230 Vietnamese citizens brought home from RoK

Hương's efforts and Eco Green Hub’s event, named 'If not me, who would it be?', on December 29, 2019, to encourage people to change their habits and use eco-friendly products were highly appreciated by Phan Ngọc Thọ, chairman of the provincial People’s Committee when he visited the event. … [Read more...] about Two youngsters launch business to build a greener life

Passengers included children under 18, the elderly, pregnant woman, people with illness, stranded tourists, labourers with expired contracts and without residence, interns, students without residence due to the closure of dormitories and other disadvantaged cases.  … [Read more...] about 230 Vietnamese citizens return from RoK