Ministry of health

Ministry orders to strengthen epidemic prevention to curb Covid resurgence Accordingly, the Ministry of Health stated that although the Covid-19 epidemic is basically under control nationwide, there has been an increase in cases of the disease, hospitalizations and severe cases in recent times along with the appearance of new sub-variants of Omicron such as BA.4, BA.5 which spread faster than previous variants. Therefore, the Ministry of Health requested departments of health to advise municipal and provincial people's committees to continue directing the effective implementation of the Government's Resolution 38/NQ-CP promulgating the Covid-19 epidemic prevention and control program to strengthen epidemic prevention and control measures, to achieve the goal of disease control, to prevent the outbreaks. Moreover, administrations are proactive and ready for possible outbreaks of Covid-19. In particular, the Ministry of Health requested related agencies and localities to … [Read more...] about Ministry orders to strengthen epidemic prevention to curb Covid resurgence

The Ministry of Health urges to speed up Covid-19 vaccination for children for safe school opening (Photo: SGGP) The appearance of sub-variants BA.4 and BA.5 of Omicron has increased the number of Covid-19 cases. Meanwhile, although vaccination is an effective and sustainable measure to prevent epidemics, Covid-19 vaccination coverage with third and fourth doses and for children is low. Professor Dang Duc Anh, Director of the Central Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology, said that under the direction of the Government, the Ministry of Health and related agencies, the Covid-19 vaccine vaccination is being widely deployed throughout the country. Currently, the vaccination coverage rates with third and fourth doses for people aged 18 years and older and for children are higher than months before. However, local administrations should speed up the inoculation coverage rate for booster shots, especially for children, which need to be completed in August and the third quarter of … [Read more...] about Ministry urges to speed up vaccination for children for safe school opening

At the meeting The Ministry released the information at today's third session on digital transformation at the government headquarters chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Chairman of the National Committee on Digital Transformation. According to the work plan, the National Committee on Number Transformation meets quarterly. The third meeting aimed to evaluate digital transformation results in the first six months of 2022 and identify solutions and tasks for digital transformation in the coming time. The meeting was connected to the headquarters of ministries, ministerial-level agencies, governmental agencies, and people's committees of provinces and cities virtually. Addressing the opening session, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated: The document of the 13th Party Congress has identified the national digital transformation as a very important task, associated with three main pillars including the digital government, the digital economy and the digital society in … [Read more...] about Cashless transaction volumes increase by 76 percent in first 5 months: Ministry

The Ministry of Health recently requested local authorities to correct medical facilities that advertised the treatment of homosexuality, bisexuality, and transsexuality. In a document sent to health departments of provinces and cities last week, the Ministry of Health said it had received information that some medical facilities and doctors claimed to be able to ‘cure homosexuality.’ The health ministry quoted the American Psychiatric Association and World Health Organization as affirming that homosexuality is not a disease, thus it cannot be cured, does not need to be cured, and cannot be changed. On May 17, 1990, WHO officially removed homosexuality from the list of mental illnesses. Homosexuality has been neither considered a disease nor included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) since 1994. WHO defines homosexuality as a sexual orientation in which people are attracted to other people of the same sex, stressing that it … [Read more...] about Medical facilities must not consider homosexuality as disease: Vietnam health ministry

The meeting was attended by specialists and leaders of the People’s Committees of Ha Tinh and Hung Yen provinces. Speaking at the seminar, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen said that Le Huu Trac left many great works, such as a collection of medical books titled Hai Thuong Y Tong Tam Linh presenting the essence of traditional medicine that has been used by generations of physicians in caring for people’s health in the country. Hai Thuong Lan Ong Le Huu Trac is a precious image of a great physician with profound knowledge, a spirit of high responsibility, patience, sacrifice and love for people. He is also a shining symbol of medical ethics. Hai Thuong Lan Ong's real name is Le Huu Trac. He was born in 1724 in Hung Yen Province and spent most of his life in his mother's hometown in Huong Son District, Ha Tinh Province. He passed away in 1791. The physician who was the best-known and most celebrated doctor in Vietnamese history made great contributions to the country’s … [Read more...] about Ministry prepares dossier for UNESCO recognition of Vietnam’s Great Physian

International health experts said that education and accurate messaging are critical to avoid stigma in dealing with Monkeypox outbreaks. Communication plays a crucial role in controlling Monkeypox, a viral zoonosis with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, said Eric Dziuban, Country Director for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vietnam. Eric Dziuban, Country Director for the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Vietnam, speaks at the media briefing held in Hanoi on July 29. Photo: US Embassy in Hanoi “Clear communication to the public is so important during outbreaks, especially during the early days when people are most likely to get confused or get their facts from places that might not be as reliable,” Dziuban said in a press briefing held at the US Embassy in Hanoi last week to share US support in Vietnam in Monkeypox readiness. It means that communication education is one of the key … [Read more...] about Communication matters immensely in combating Monkeypox: CDC

On August 1, 304,531 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 246,381,970. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 2,017 COVID-19 cases were logged on August 2, raising the national caseload to 10,783,026, according to the Ministry of Health. A total 9,668 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on the day, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,932,712. There are 39 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support . One death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours, raising lifting the total number of fatalities to 43,094. On August 1, 304,531 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 246,381,970./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam confirms 2,017 new COVID-19 cases on August 2

Up to 246,696,776 doses of COVID-19 vaccine had been administered in Vietnam as of August 2. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – A total 2,096 COVID-19 cases were logged on August 3, raising the national caseload to 10,785,122, according to the Ministry of Health. A total 7,750 COVID-19 patients were given the all clear on the day, bringing the number of recoveries so far to 9,940,462. There are 80 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,094. On August 2, 314,806 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 246,696,776./. VNA … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Vietnam logs 2,096 new cases on August 3

Most of severe COVID-19 cases are the elderly with underlying diseases. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam recorded 2,012 COVID-19 cases on August 4, while 7,712 patients were given the all-clear the same day, according to the Ministry of Health . The northern city of Hai Phong registered an additional 402,830 COVID-19 cases after verifying information. As a result, the national caseload so far came to 11,189,968. The number of recoveries rose to 9,948,174. Meanwhile, there are 112 patients in serious conditions needing breathing support. No death from COVID-19 was recorded in the past 24 hours. The total fatalities stood at 43,094. On August 3, an additional 642,476 doses of vaccines were administered, raising the total number of doses of COVID-19 vaccines injected to 247,339,252./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnam logs 2,012 COVID-19 cases on August 4

AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine . (Photo courtesy AstraZeneca Vietnam) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine is estimated to have prevented 232,766 deaths in Vietnam, an independent assessment of vaccine effectiveness showed. The analysis conducted by Airfinity , a health data firm, covers the period from December 8, 2020 to December 8, 2021 and shows that more than 72 million doses were delivered to Vietnam, making AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine one of the most used in the country. AstraZeneca’s vaccine was the first COVID-19 vaccine approved by the Ministry of Health, and the first to be supplied in large quantities to support Vietnam’s national vaccination campaign and pandemic response effort. Nitin Kapoor, Chairman and General Director, AstraZeneca Vietnam and Asia Area Frontier Markets, said: “This data reaffirms that vaccination is the fastest way to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, and that our vaccine is highly effective in preventing … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine prevented 232,000 deaths in VN: study