Health authorities in Ho Chi Minh City will launch a trial of treating people with mild to moderate depression without using medication, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO), the municipal Department of Health has announced. The WHO Office in Vietnam has introduced the model of community-based depression treatment without drugs as part of a program that supports the city’s health authorities to implement the WHO Package of Essential Noncommunicable (WHO PEN) Disease Interventions, Prof. Dr. Tang Chi Thuong, director of the health department, said on Thursday. Accordingly, the health department will pilot this drug-free treatment approach in five health stations within this year, including one in An Thoi Dong Commune of Can Gio District and the four others in Tan Phu Trung Commune of Cu Chi District, Tan Hung Thuan Ward of District 12, Phu Trung Ward of Tan Phu District, and Ward 15 of Tan Binh District. Under the new model, people with mild to moderate … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City to test no-drug approach for depression treatment
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HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors
International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – International tourists are becoming increasingly drawn to Ho Chi Minh City where they can discover its vibrant blend of cultures through standout tours. Of the total 25 million tourist arrivals that the city hosted during January – August, there are nearly 3 million foreigners, up 105.2% year-on-year. Local tourist sites such as Ben Thanh Market , Sai Gon Central Post Office , and the War Remnants Museum have been favoured among the visitors. Zuzanna Henel and Klaudia Witkowska from Poland said they are impressed by the “Biet dong Sai Gon” (Sai Gon Special Task Force) tour developed by Vietluxtour, during which they got a better understanding of Vietnam’s war time as well as stories about Sai Gon heroes. Visiting HCM City for the fourth time in ten years, Allan Andersen from Demark said he wants to enjoy walks along the streets as well as local foods such as … [Read more...] about HCM City increasingly appealing to foreign visitors
Return of The Masked Singer bears mark of VIB
VIB has accompanied The Masked Singer Vietnam for two years The first season of The Masked Singer made a big splash when it attracted more than 1 billion views, making it the most popular show of the year and winning the hearts of the audience. The show also won the Most Popular Programme on Digital and Television Platforms category at the Mai Vang Awards 2022. Returning with unique and new touches, The Masked Singer Vietnam 2023 continues to conquer all music lovers across Vietnam and abroad. The programme currently ranks second on the YouTube Vietnam trending list, attracting millions of views, favourites, and comments. Besides that, the hashtag #CaSiMatNa also recorded an impressive number on the TikTok platform, with more than 1.3 billion views. VIB has accompanied The Masked Singer Vietnam since the beginning. As a result, VIB 's motto, "Leading the card trend," has become familiar to millions of audiences. In the second season, VIB's modern, youthful, and … [Read more...] about Return of The Masked Singer bears mark of VIB