To prevent the spread of dengue fever, Lao health authorities have called on citizens across the country to raise awareness of prevention measures. These include regularly cleaning living environments, eliminating stagnant water sources, disposing old tires, changing water in flower vases, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and using mosquito repellent sprays or coils.
The fund aims to support the resolution of urgent issues that may arise due to pandemics, support proactive disease prevention and spend on preventative measures that the State budget does not guarantee or support.
Recently, HCM City has experienced a noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases, with 26 reported in just one week, compared to an average of only 1-2 cases weekly earlier this year.
Combatting the production and sale of counterfeit food and medicine has long been closely monitored by the Government, the health ministry and relevant agencies.
Since the beginning of this year, 148 COVID-19 cases have been recorded in 27 provinces and cities across the nation. In response to the situation, the Ministry of Health has proactively strengthened surveillance, while enhancing prevention and control measures at healthcare facilities and within communities.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered breakthrough policies to revolutionise the education and healthcare systems while chairing a government meeting with the Ministries of Education and Training, and Health in Hanoi on March 25.
Health Minister Dao Hong Lan has recently signed an action plan to implement the Politburo and Government’s resolutions on scientific development, innovation and the national digital transformation.
The Ministry of Health has proposed allowing couples to decide the number and timing of their children, as well as addressing regional disparities in birth rates.
One of the major advantages Vietnam holds is the country's high level of political determination and long-term commitment to health care. The Party, National Assembly, and Government have consistently prioritised health care, recognising it as a top concern for the well-being of the people.
Vietnam has commenced construction of its first plasma-based biopharmaceutical production plant, located in the high-tech park of Thu Duc city, Ho Chi Minh City.
The Ministry of Health’s Department of Legal Affairs held a workshop in Hanoi on December 25 to provide information about a plan to implement the National Assembly (NA)'s resolution involving the ban of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
Dengue fever is evolving to become more unpredictable and spread on a larger scale, heaping pressure on the healthcare system, experts have warned, noting that rapid urbanisation and climate change are further complicating challenges to disease prevention and control.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) is considering proposing including a dengue vaccine in the expanded immunisation programme, offering it free of charge to the public.
E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products were at the centre of a question-and-answer event at the ongoing 8th session of the 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 11.
