Nhan Dan Online- Vietnam's second co-pay methadone clinic opened today in the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai, with support from the US Agency for International Development (USAID). It is modelled on the success of the first clinic, opened two years ago in Hai Phong city. The co-pay model allows opioid drug users to obtain quality treatment services for a minimal cost. Under this system, the cost for methadone treatment is shared by the Government and the patient. USAID is providing technical assistance to the clinic, as well as additional funding for medication. "The opening of the co-pay methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) clinic in Lao Cai underscores the strong commitment by the leadership in Lao Cai to effectively respond to the drug epidemic and the threat of HIV in this area. MMT helps drug users return to a normal life, lowers the risk of HIV transmission and brings hope to families," said Christopher Detwiler, co-ordinator of the President's Emergency Plan for … [Read more...] about Methadone clinic opens in Lao Cai
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Two new sections opened on Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway
Nhan Dan Online/VNA - Two sections of the Noi Bai - Lao Cai highway running through the northern provinces of Vinh Phuc and Phu Tho were opened on April 6. The first 22.12km section, built at a cost of VND2.3 trillion (US$108.5 million), links Vinh Phuc's Tam Duong, Lap Thach and Song Lo districts to Phu Tho's Viet Tri city. The other, which covers 31.64km in Phu Tho province, was built at a cost of VND2.4 trillion (US$113.6 million). The operation of these two segments is expected to ease traffic pressure from Hanoi to provinces further to the north. The 245km Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway traverses Hanoi and the northern provinces of Vinh Phuc, Phu Tho, Yen Bai and Lao Cai. Its construction started in 2009 with a total investment of over US$1.2 billion. In addition to these two sections, three of the other six sections have become operational so far. As an important project in the Kunming-Lao Cai-Hanoi-Hai Phong road corridor, the highway is part of a co-operation … [Read more...] about Two new sections opened on Noi Bai-Lao Cai highway
Lao Cai opens e-government portal
Northern Lao Cai provincial Department of Information and Communications (DIC) and Microsoft Vietnam LLC officially announced on Dec. 12 the launching of an e-government portal. This project was designed and implemented based on a Services Agreement (MSA) between the two parties signed on April 9 when Kevin Turner, Microsoft Corporation’s chief operating officer, first visited Vietnam . The first stage of the project has been completed under the approval of the People’s Committee of Lao Cai province. Under the signed agreement, Microsoft provided Lao Cai with advanced e-government solutions and deployment supports based on Connected Government Framework (CGF) which was successfully deployed in Egypt , the UK and some countries in Asia and Eastern Europe . Based on this architecture and design, Lao Cai’s Department of Information and Communications together with Tan Dan Informatics JSC, built Lao Cai’s e-government portal, transferred the information on the … [Read more...] about Lao Cai opens e-government portal
Three still missing after flashflood in Lao Cai Province
The Flood and Storm Prevention Steering Committee in the northern province of Lao Cai has reported three persons still on the missing list, after a sudden flashflood swept them away on August 31 in Nam Luc Commune of Bac Ha District. Lao Cai Province has mobilized 600 soldiers from the Military Headquarter base in the province and from the Police Department to conduct search and rescue operations since September 2. … [Read more...] about Three still missing after flashflood in Lao Cai Province
Lao Cai Prepares New E-Gov System
Microsoft signed a service agreement with the northern province of Lao Cai's Department of Information and Communication yesterday to help set up an e-government system in the province. This will allow the worlds' biggest software maker supply the province with advanced e-gov solutions and support to transform its current website into a portal, providing improved channels for those wanting to access public information and services. During a one-day visit to Viet Nam yesterday, Microsoft's chief operating officer, Kevin Turner, said "This will be an outstanding example of how to do governmental work electronically." Turner said he was impressed with the Vietnamese Government's effort in expanding the national economy, in particular the ICT industry. Microsoft will work with Lao Cai's Department of Information and Communication to design and implement Microsoft's e-gov solution, Connected Government Framework (CGF). The CGF is based on the Government Gateway used in Britain … [Read more...] about Lao Cai Prepares New E-Gov System