More than 3,500 children in central Thua Thien-Hue province on March 23 received free dental check-ups by a delegation of 18 nurses and doctors from American NGO Operation Smile. During its five-day stay, the delegation provided free check-ups and treatment for dental-jaw facial diseases for primary pupils in Huong Tra, Phong Dien, Huong Thuy, and Phu Loc districts, and Hue city. This is the seventh visit such a delegation has taken to provide free surgery for more than 300 children with facial deformities in the locality. … [Read more...] about Hue children receive free dental care
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1 million USD free wi-fi network for Da Nang
On 2 November the Da Nang Department of Information and Communications, and the Management Board of the Da Nang IT and Communications Development Project, officially announced the implementation of a public wi-fi access network project for Da Nang.The project will involve the investment of over 1 million USD, financed by the World Bank. Stage 1 will include the installation over the next 5 months of 170 wi-fi access points along major streets and in densely populated residential areas, public spaces, universities, tourist spots and 29 departments and agencies in the city.Another 130 wi-fi access points will be installed in other areas of the city from January next year (Stage 2). The free wi-fi coverage will help to promote foreign and domestic investments into Da Nang, publicise the city's tourism, and enhance the effectiveness of online education and training in the city. In addition, it will facilitate the supply and use of online public administrative services via … [Read more...] about 1 million USD free wi-fi network for Da Nang
Kon Tum offers free condoms to prevent HIV infections
VGP - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Kon Tum Province has organized a training course for those to implement a trial program on distributing free condoms to travel and accommodation facilities in Kon Tum City in a bid to prevent HIV infections. The provincial HIV/AIDS Prevention and Fight Center is responsible for receiving, managing and distributing condoms with which the users can also avoid getting sexually transmitted diseases. The travel and accommodation facilities should place condoms in bedrooms, toilets, ticket offices, and cashiers' while relevant organizations and agencies are encouraged to install condom vending machines. … [Read more...] about Kon Tum offers free condoms to prevent HIV infections
Vietnam backs ADB’s initiatives for poverty-free Asia
Vietnam strongly supports the ADB's initiatives for the goal of a poverty-free Asia and will actively take part in these activities, affirmed Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. PM Dung made the statement at the 44th annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) that opened in Hanoi on May 5. The meeting entitled "Asia's Future: Regional Challenges, Global Responsibilities" drew the participation of central bank governors, finance ministers, entrepreneurs and scholars from 67 ADB members and international financial organisations. Addressing the opening session, PM Dung warmly welcomed the distinguished delegates to the ADB annual meeting that was held for the first time in Hanoi. "I believe that this meeting would provide an excellent opportunity to have a full and comprehensive assessment of the ADB's efforts lately to make the right decisions on its directions of operation through the introduction of new and effective initiatives for … [Read more...] about Vietnam backs ADB’s initiatives for poverty-free Asia
50,000 children given free milk
The Six Million Glasses of Free Milk for Vietnamese Children programme has provided milk to 50,000 kids in 62 provinces and cities. Under the programme, the Vietnam Dairy Products Joint Stock Company (Vinamilk) donated more than 6 million cartons of milk to disadvantaged children living to remotes areas. A report released by the National Nutrition Institute revealed that if children drink milk regularly for two months, their weight and other nutrition indicators will improve dramatically./. … [Read more...] about 50,000 children given free milk