Vietnam, Thailand enhance collaboration in health amidst COVID-19
Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul spoke highly of the close cooperation with Vietnam, especially in health, during his meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Phan Chi Thanh on September 27.
Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul (R) and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (Photo: VNA)
Bangkok (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister ofThailand Anutin Charnvirakul spoke highly of the close cooperation with Vietnam,especially in health, during his meeting with Vietnamese Ambassador Phan ChiThanh on September 27.
He told the guest that Thailand has achieved initial successin curbing the pandemic, reflected through decreases in the numbers ofinfections, patients in critical conditions, and fatalities.
He suggested the two countries continue sharing experiencein pandemic prevention and control, and providing each other with medicalequipment and supplies.
The Thai Government will expand vaccinations againstCOVID-19 for foreigners living and working in the country, including those fromVietnam, and at the same time create favourable conditions for AstraZenecawhose factory is located in the country to maximise capacity and hand overvaccine to other countries, including Vietnam.
Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (Photo: VNA)
Ambassador Thanh affirmed the embassy is actively working withthe two countries’ authorised agencies to discuss measures to loosen socialdistancing safely.
He thanked the Thai Government for supporting Vietnam in thefight against the pandemic, vaccinating Vietnamese diplomats and citizens, andcreating favourable conditions for Vietnamese citizens stranded in the countryto extend visas.
He proposed the two Health Ministries maintain cooperation,exchange the recognition of “vaccine passports”, agree on entry-exitregulations and quarantine period for citizens who get full two shots ofvaccine, and soon set up travel corridors between major cities and touristattractions to boost economic recovery./.
A webinar titled “The 45th Anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand Relations: Taking Stock and Moving Forward” was organised on August 6 on the occasion of the anniversary.
The 45-year ties between Vietnam and Thailand were highlighted at an online conference jointly held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Bangkok, the Thai Embassy in Hanoi and the Vietnam Diplomatic Academy on August 26.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Thailand, in collaboration with the Thai Embassy in Hanoi, co-organised a webinar themed “Vietnam-Thailand economic cooperation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic” on September 23.
Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.
The patient, Tieu Viet But, born in 1970 and residing in Binh Tri commune, Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, was working aboard fishing vessel Qng – 95657TS when the incident occurred at 7:00 am.
All drugs entering hospitals must have a clear origin, so counterfeit drugs are only in the market, not in hospital, affirmed Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.
To achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, Vietnam is prioritising the integration of AI and digital tools into the training of future doctors, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhung, Dean of Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi.
Health experts called for collective disease prevention and integrated solutions to achieve zero dengue deaths in the country at an online talk show on June 14.
The PM called for closer, broader, and more effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners, guided by the principles of mutual benefit, joint efforts, shared outcomes, and common development, including promoting stronger public-private partnerships and collaboration with businesses.
Renowned for its expertise in complex surgeries, the hospital has attracted foreign patients seeking treatment for conditions such as kidney and urinary tract stones, urological and gastrointestinal cancers, and male reproductive disorders. Most procedures are performed using advanced techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. T
Leading Vietnamese companies specialising in respiratory and dermatological treatments, traditional medicine, immune support supplements, and functional foods will have an opportunity to connect with international distributors and secure export deals.
The project aimed to enable early detection and reduce the risk of dangerous complications, targeting patients with chronic diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and metabolic disorders.
A 2023 report by the Vietnam Health Economics Association estimated that the total cost of tobacco-related healthcare and economic losses reached 108 trillion VND (4.14 billion USD) annually – equivalent to 1.14% of GDP and five times higher than the budget revenue generated by the tobacco industry.
All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.
Medical screenings and surgical interventions for children with disabilities are being carried out at health centers across Dien Bien. So far this year, 242 children have been identified for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the provision of assistive devices.
The Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement.
This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place one day after the VNVC Vaccine JS Company and Sanofi Group exchanged cooperation documents on vaccine production technology transfer under the witness of State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Vietnam’s traditional medicine took centre stage at the International Congress Biopharm Nonclinical Development, BioNCiD 2025, held on May 25-26 in the Cuban city of Varadero, amid growing global interest in sustainable healthcare solutions.
Under the agreement, VNVC and Sanofi will gradually implement technology transfers to enable domestic production of several key Sanofi vaccines that are widely used in Vietnam. In addition, Sanofi will support VNVC in training human resources and quality management in vaccine research and manufacturing.
Despite the ongoing global circulation and unpredictable developments of SARS-CoV-2, the World Health Organisation (WHO) hasn’t issued new warnings about COVID-19, said the Ministry of Health.
Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul (R) and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (Photo: VNA) 
Meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Health Minister of Thailand Anutin Charnvirakul and Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Phan Chi Thanh (Photo: VNA) 
