Ministry, AstraZeneca cooperate to improve lung health in Vietnam
The Health Ministry and AstraZeneca have signed a cooperation pact to implement the “Healthy Lung” programme in Vietnam, funded by the multinational biopharmaceutical company.
At the signing of cooperation pact for the Healthy Lung programme between the Health Ministry and AstraZeneca company. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn)
Hanoi (VNA) – The HealthMinistry and AstraZeneca have signed a cooperation pact to implement the“Healthy Lung” programme in Vietnam, funded by the multinationalbiopharmaceutical company.
The signing ceremony for thethree-year programme took place in Hanoi on October 18.
The pact marked the health body’sinvolvement in the 1-million-USD programme, which was launched last month by AstraZeneca,the Vietnam Medical Association, the Vietnam Respiratory Society and theVietnam Association against Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases.
“Healthy Lung”, as part of anAstraZeneca global initiative, aims to enhance management and public awarenessof asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), contributing toreducing cases and deaths.
Under the programme, AstraZeneca willsponsor the building of 150 outpatient centres treating the diseases tofacilitate early detection and treatment. The outpatient treatment network isexpected to reduce economic and health care burdens for Vietnam.
Under the deal, the ministry willwork with AstraZeneca and other partners to hold training courses and seminars,providing updated information for public health workers nationwide.
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As many as 150 outpatient centres treating chronic asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) will be built at total investment of 1 million USD by AstraZeneca multinational pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical company under the “Health lung” programme.
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At the signing of cooperation pact for the Healthy Lung programme between the Health Ministry and AstraZeneca company. (Photo: baochinhphu.vn) 
