Dengue fever

NAVET-ASFVAC vaccine of NAVETCO (Photo courtesy of NAVETCO) Hanoi (VNA) - Vietnam has become the first country to develop and authorize commercial circulation of a vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) that delivers six months of immunity and meets the technical requirements of the industry, thanks to the production of NAVET-ASFVAC, a product of Navetco National Veterinary Joint Stock Company (NAVETCO). The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) held a ceremony in Hanoi on June 3 to announce the outcome of the research and production of the vaccine named NAVET-ASFVAC. An African swine fever outbreak was first detected in Vietnam in February 2019 before spreading to all 63 provinces and cities nationwide, causing more than six million pigs to be culled. The epidemic cost Vietnam over 30 trillion VND (1.29 billion USD) in losses and affected the national consumer price index (CPI) in 2020. At present, the disease is still being reported in many … [Read more...] about Vietnam successfully produces African swine fever vaccine

Soursop tea is a popular new drink in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo by VnExpress/ Thi Ha Each cup of soursop tea costs VND25,000-40,000 (US$1.06-1.70), depending on the cup’s size and the type of shop serving. The owner of a tea shop chain in HCMC said the chain had sold more than 3,000 cups of soursop tea over the last month. Loan, a resident in HCMC’s District 5 who regularly buys soursop to make smoothies, said she was surprised to see the fruit’s price increase twice in two months. The price surged to VND80,000 per kilogram in late May from VND50,000 in early April. The fruit cost just VND35,000 as recently as March. Hanh, a fruit trader at Xom Moi Market in the city’s Go Vap District, said: "At present, I buy soursop at the price of VND50,000 per kilogram and then sell it for VND60,000." Soursop bought by a trader in the central province of Quang Binh. Photo by Anh Tuan Thanh Mai, a trader who specializes in buying fruits from the Central Highlands region, … [Read more...] about Soursop tea fever doubles fruit price

Nguyen Cam Loan in Ho Chi Minh City was frustrated after her recent trip to Phu Quoc for the Reunification Day and May Day (April 30-May 1) holidays. When using a taxi to take her family to a local restaurant, she was enthusiastically introduced by the driver to a rice pot restaurant. However, a meal for four people with regular dishes, including rice, boiled vegetables, braised fish and braised meat, cost nearly VND1.3 million ($55.39). She then complained to the taxi driver who took her family to the restaurant to no avail. Incensed, Loan said drivers should only recommend eateries based on quality, otherwise both drivers and restaurants "will lose customers in the future." Once a popular tourist hotspot for its famed pearls and scenery, Phu Quoc has been shunned by travelers recently. In addition to high airfares, exorbitant service prices have made the island lose much of its charm in the eyes of many tourists. Phu Quoc officials have said that food services in Phu Quoc … [Read more...] about Taxi commissions raise Phu Quoc restaurant prices

Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi has recently seen a rise in chickenpox cases , including a 32-year-old man who unfortunately succumbed to complications associated with the illness. Two weeks prior to his hospital admission, the patient, who had no previous health issues and was in good overall health, apparently acquired the illness from his son, who had been earlier diagnosed with chickenpox, according to his family. Ten days following his infection, the man developed blisters on the skin accompanied by a fever, prickling sensations, and chills. He sought medical attention at a private clinic where he was diagnosed with chickenpox and prescribed medication. Unfortunately, the medication did not seem to help. The patient was later brought to Bach Mai Hospital’s emergency department exhibiting symptoms such as fever, multi-organ failure, coma, cerebral hemorrhage, lung impairment, and cardiac impairment. The ailment advanced rapidly, necessitating the patient’s transfer to the … [Read more...] about 32-year-old Vietnamese man dies of chickenpox

Nearly 9,000 sea lions, penguins, otters and small cetaceans have died in an avian flu outbreak battering Chile's north coast, the South American country's fisheries service said Thursday. Since the beginning of 2023, more than 7,600 sea lions, 1,186 Humboldt penguins -- an endangered species that breeds only in Chile and Peru -- and several otters, porpoises and dolphins have been found dead along the coast, the Sernapesca service said in a statement. The disease was present in 12 of Chile's 16 regions, it added, and announced the activation of "surveillance protocols" along the coast, including burying affected animals in a bid to prevent further virus spread. Since late 2021, one of the worst global avian influenza outbreaks on record has seen tens of millions of poultry culled, mass wild bird die-offs and a rising number of infections among mammals in several countries. In Cambodia, an 11-year-old girl fell ill in mid-February with a fever, cough and sore throat, and died … [Read more...] about Bird flu fells nearly 9,000 marine creatures in Chile

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien speaks at the 90th General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health. (Photo: VNA) Paris (VNA) – A Vietnamese delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien attended the 90th General Session of the World Assembly of Delegates of the World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) from May 21-25 in Paris, France. Speaking at the event, Tien emphasised Vietnam's efforts over the years in enhancing animal health and care, and its coordination with countries to control animal health risks through the "One Health" approach, and fight zoonotic diseases. He affirmed that Vietnam is committed to continuing to support and well implement the integration of WOAH ’s tasks and goals on the veterinary work into the national operating mechanism. Vietnam is willing to welcome and expand cooperation on animal and human health protection, the … [Read more...] about Vietnam makes efforts in ensuring animal health, care