Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — As many as 313 people were hospitalised due to incidents involving firecracker during the nine days of Tết (Lunar New Year), nearly doubling last year’s figure, according to health authorities. The Medical Services Administration under the Ministry of Health said that this year, the number of people treated for injuries associated with firecrackers soared by 42.2 per cent, but with no reported deaths from the 28th day of the twelfth month of the previous lunar year (February 2) to the sixth day of the new lunar year (February 9). The number of incidents was already high before New Year’s Day, with the spike naturally falling on the night of New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day, it said. Many were hospitalised in critical condition, with the prime example being a male patient from the northeastern city of Hải Phòng who was making homemade fireworks when the chemical substances exploded two days prior to … [Read more...] about Firecracker injuries up by half on last year: health authorities
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Health authorities in HCMC ask to tighten control over drug business
As per regulations, these above-mentioned facilities can only sell medicine to public medical clinics and infirmaries while private institutions can buy medicine for emergency and operations as per their licenses. Pharmaceutical facilities must have licenses and good manufacturing practices (GMP). Moreover, drug manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, retailers must keep legal document of suppliers and customers. For drug retailers, shop assistants just sell drugs to patients who have doctors’ prescription. Moreover, they have to consult patients who have no doctors’ prescription. The drug store must keep information of prescription and patients’ record to track back when needed. The health authority will revoke the license of these which don’t follow regulations. By MINH VUONG – Translated by UYEN PHUONG … [Read more...] about Health authorities in HCMC ask to tighten control over drug business
Health authority ensures continuous ARV treatment for HIV/AIDS-positive people
In the first six months of the year, HCMC has detected 2,430 fresh cases of HIV/AIDS, a year-on-year rise of 732. At present, 33,500 outpatients including people from neighboring provinces are being treated in 21 clinics. The Tropical Disease Hospital , Pham Ngoc Thach Hospital, Children Hospital No.1 and 2, and Nguyen Trai, medical center in Go Vap District and 17 infirmaries in districts are providing treatment on insured HIV/AIDS people who are covered by insurance agency except for ART drug. In the first six months, the city health sector has issued 2,934 insurance cards to people living with HIV/AIDS. In the next time, it will liaise with the southern provinces of Binh Duong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Dong Nai, Long An, Tay Ninh and Tien Giang on transfer special patients from hospitals to hospitals to ensure continuous treatment and enhance coverage of insurance on them.By THANH AN – Translated by UYEN PHUONG Tags: Health authority ensures continuous ARV treatment … [Read more...] about Health authority ensures continuous ARV treatment for HIV/AIDS-positive people
Health authorities detect cancer-causing agent in watermelon seed, chili powder
Cancer-causing agent Rhodamine B has been found in three samples of watermelon and chili powder at markets in Ho Chi Minh City. The samples were seized by the city's Department of Food Control. In addition, the products had no clear indication of their origin on the packaging. The city's Department of Food Control detected traces of the dye in samples taken from shops in the locality. Rhodamine B is used by the textile industry to dye clothes and is banned as a food colorant because it can cause cancer. The city health authorities also found that over 116 food producers had violated hygiene regulations. This announced was made by the HCMC Department of Health on January 13, at a press conference. Health authorities have suspended 16 companies and imposed heavy financial penalties to some 39 workshops, with the remaining to be investigated further. Rhodamine B is used as a dye and coloring additive in drugs and cosmetics. Exposure can be experience through food products and … [Read more...] about Health authorities detect cancer-causing agent in watermelon seed, chili powder
Two drugs recalled by health authorities
Vietnamese health authorities have recalled the sale of two drugs because they failed to meet with the standard health requirements. The Vietnam Drug Administration has decided to remove the drug Paracetamol - BIVID 1g/100ml from all counters. This drug is indicated for the short-term treatment of moderate pain, especially following surgery and for the short-term treatment of fever. The drug was made by Sanavita Pharmaceuticals GmbH-Germany and imported by the National Pharmaceutical Company No.2. It was from lot number 090099 with an expiry date for November 2012 and registered number VN-4252-07. Health authorities also announced a ban on the sale and use of the traditional medicine 'Dac che phat lanh hoan'. The drug is made by the Quan Y Sanh Company at 85 Tan Thanh Street in district 5. The drug was removed from sale counters as it failed to meet with requirements which check bacteria contamination. Source: SGGP … [Read more...] about Two drugs recalled by health authorities