Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is working to expand the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) service and antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to reduce HIV infections in the community. According to the Vietnam Administration for HIV/AIDS Control (VAAC) under the Ministry of Health, as of September 2020, Vietnam had recorded over 213,000 people living with HIV and 107,810 dead HIV carriers since the first case was detected in Ho Chi Minh City in 1990. Additional 11,000 new infections and 2,800 fatalities are reported in the country each year. At present, nearly 151,000 HIV carriers nationwide are treated with ARV therapy. VAAC Director Nguyen Hoang Long said that HIV antibody tests are currently conducted at all districts nationwide, while all 63 provinces and cities are able to carry out confirmatory tests. Vietnam is exerting efforts to expand the application of confirmatory tests to the district level. Vietnam is one of the first countries in the world to apply the PrEP programme. As of … [Read more...] about Vietnam expands use of PrEP service to reduce HIV infections
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Vietnam eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
In December 2020, the country's exports and imports grew 17.8 per cent and 23.1 per cent, respectively, recording the highest growth rates since the outbreak of the coronavirus. The country's trade balance reached $279.6 million, continuing an eight-month streak of surpluses and ending the year with a record total of $19.3 billion. … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
Vietnam eyes second consecutive slot at Futsal World Cup
Two Vietnamese among nominees at Futsalplanet Awards 2020 Futsalplanet.com has said that two representatives of Vietnam’s futsal scene have been nominated for honours at the Futsalplanet Awards 2020, the 21st edition of the most traditional and recognised futsal awards. … [Read more...] about Vietnam eyes second consecutive slot at Futsal World Cup
Drawing contest “Denmark in Your Eyes 2021” launched
The theme of this year’s contest is “Green Living.” Children from primary and secondary schools are encouraged to share their messages and visions regarding current environmental issues, solutions, and ideas towards green living via colorful, imaginative drawings. Delivering the event’s opening remarks, Mrs. Louise Holmsgaard highlighted the contest’s purpose of raising public awareness of the significance of green and sustainable living. … [Read more...] about Drawing contest “Denmark in Your Eyes 2021” launched
Quảng Ninh eyes becoming dynamic sea-based economic hub
With a vision of becoming an international tourism centre with uniformed infrastructure, a kaleidoscope of high-quality tourism products, and a competitive edge over rivals in the region and the world, the province has invested heavily in tourism and trade facilities, developing eco-tourism in a sustainable manner, and forming high-end tourism sites in Hạ Long, Vân Đồn, Cô Tô, Hải Hà Móng Cái, and Bái Tử Long. … [Read more...] about Quảng Ninh eyes becoming dynamic sea-based economic hub