“Roche is committed to working with Việt Nam to address healthcare challenges through a variety of activities. RocheVietnam is honoured to accompany the Vietnam Medical Association and Ministry of Health in a very meaningful project, bringing new hope to breast cancer patients in Việt Nam," said Girish Mulye, Chief Representative of Roche Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Health ministry, VMA sign partnership agreement on breast cancer treatment in VN
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VN eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
Economists and business experts at the conference urged policymakers to take concrete measures to speed up the country's digitalisation and bolster innovation culture, saying they are to play key roles in the post-pandemic recovery. Meanwhile, measures must be taken to address a slow trickle of stimulus packages and a lack of support for businesses and vulnerable groups in society. … [Read more...] about VN eyes strong recovery from pandemic this year
Accidents relating to home-made firecracker on the rise
Doctor Hoàng Cương from the Central Eye Hospital said buying, selling, storing and using firecrackers is illegal. However, with the existence of the smuggled firecrackers from other countries and home-made firecrackers, accidents still occur. … [Read more...] about Accidents relating to home-made firecracker on the rise
Moderna says possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine under investigation
"A higher-than-usual number of possible allergic reactions were reported with a specific lot of Moderna vaccine administered at one community vaccination clinic. Fewer than 10 individuals required medical attention over the span of 24 hours," the epidemiologist said in a statement here. … [Read more...] about Moderna says possible allergic reactions to COVID-19 vaccine under investigation
Vietnam asks ASEAN to purchase COVID-19 vaccines
Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Quoc Dung made the proposal at an ASEAN Senior Officials’ Meeting (SOM) on January 19 to prepare for the upcoming ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Retreat to be virtually hosted by Brunei. Duing, who is Vietnam’s SOM Chair, also called on all ASEAN member states to fully operate the Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies (RRMS) to timely address pandemic challenges. ASEAN Foreign Ministers endorsed the setting up of a regional fund to respond to the coronavirus pandemic during a meeting virtually hosted by Vietnam in April 2020. Meanwhile, the ASEAN Regional Reserve of Medical Supplies (RRMS) was launched during the 37th ASEAN Summit presided over by Vietnam in November 2020. COVID-19 pandemic is gripping the Southeast Asian region. Statistics showed an additional 16,003 infections and 404 more deaths were recorded on January 19 alone, raising the total numbers of infections and deaths in the region to 1.8 million and 40,310 respectively. … [Read more...] about Vietnam asks ASEAN to purchase COVID-19 vaccines