Conference talks Vietnam’s minimisation of impacts from war-left toxic chemicals
An international conference was held in Hanoi on May 30 to discuss the science and technology for the treatment and mitigation of the impacts of war-left toxic chemicals/dioxin on people and the environment in Vietnam.
At the international conference held in Hanoi on May 30. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – An international conference was held in Hanoi on May 30 to discuss the science and technology for the treatment and mitigation of the impacts of war-left toxic chemicals/dioxin on people and the environment in Vietnam.
In his remarks, Major General Ngo Van Giao, Director of the Department of Military Science under the Ministry of National Defence, stressed that the consequences of lingering toxic chemicals/dioxin left from the war have continued to affect human health and the environment in the country.
Over the years, with the support and attention of the international community, Vietnam has made great efforts in researching, addressing, treating, and minimising such impacts, reaping significant achievements.
However, there remained limitations and challenges in the work, including the slow progress due to insufficient resources in terms of funding, equipment, and technologies, incomplete victim surveys, and a lack of original records for victim identification.
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