Words on the Street: Vietnam's E-Cigarette ban sparks debate
Welcome back to Words on the Street, where we explore the stories that influence discussions and spark arguments on Hanoi's bustling streets.
10:53, 2024/12/09
Hanoi to ensure medicine supply during Tet holiday
Plans are being drawn up to stockpile medicines in hospitals and a disease control center in Hanoi.
22:47, 2024/09/27
Japanese companies recognize vast potential of Vietnam's mom-and-pop sector
Vietnam's mom-and-pop sector has increasingly become a focal point for Japanese companies looking to expand their presence in Southeast Asia.
14:34, 2024/09/19
Hanoi works on cleanup, disease prevention after Typhoon Yagi
The city's medical units advice the community on the use of clean water, food safety, and environmental hygiene.
16:15, 2023/04/26
First made-in-Vietnam Covid-19 herbal medicine announced
The drug has been approved by the National Ethics Committee in Vietnam as a safe and effective product after eight clinical trials and preclinical studies conducted between January 2021 and December 2022.
23:54, 2023/04/25
Vietnam encouraged to eliminate malaria
WHO encourages last-mile effort in Vietnam’s historic fight towards zero malaria.
23:54, 2023/04/20
Sharp decrease in childhood immunization in Vietnam during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vietnam was listed among the top 20 countries in the world with the largest number of zero-dose children
14:39, 2023/04/09
Hanoi urges people to lead healthy lifestyles
The goal of the event is the promotion of a healthy diet and an active lifestyle for everyone.
16:02, 2023/04/06
Hanoi’s health sector enhances management and service standards
As a consequence of social development and the advancement of scientific knowledge, the capital city's quality of medical services is under pressure to improve continuously.
11:22, 2023/04/01
Hanoi fosters mass cycling
As one of the three localities in the country with the strongest cycling movements, Hanoi is promoting cycling among sports enthusiasts and working to ensure its long-term sustainability.
06:57, 2023/03/23
Vietnam steps up vigilance against deadly Marburg
There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for Marburg virus disease.
20:33, 2023/03/10
British couple thank Vietnamese health workers for saving their lives
"We are very grateful to the Vietnamese doctors and nurses here for saving our lives. So we decided to come back and express our sincere gratitude to our heroes".
16:19, 2023/03/06
Hanoi to host the 30th Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo
Vietnam Medi-Pharm Expo has well-promoted trade between countries and regions, creating opportunities for enterprises to promote products, enhance the exchange of experience, expand markets, and transfer technologies.
10:03, 2023/03/03
Vietnam closely monitors passengers from H5N1-stricken areas
Vietnam keeps an eye on severe pneumonia cases in medical facilities and transport of poultry.
15:03, 2023/02/19
Hanoi to build 10 new hospitals by 2025
The capital city needs at least 4,200 more beds to guarantee healthcare for the population.
21:25, 2023/02/14
Hanoi to reduce third childbirth rate this year
Hanoi has been trying to keep the birth rate reasonably low and control the sex ratio at birth.
10:34, 2023/01/25
A Hanoi elite citizen with 24 years caring for people’s health
The Hanoi elite citizen is not only known as a front-line health worker against the Covid-19 pandemic but a "hero" with a compassionate heart for HIV/AIDS patients.
18:13, 2023/01/23
Vietnam shows leading role in regional health services: US CDC
Vietnam’s active role in ASEAN and its longstanding relationship in health with US CDC and neighborhood partners reinforce its position as the leading contributor to regional public health services.
21:19, 2023/01/05
Vietnam strengthens supervision at border gates to monitor new Covid-19 variants
Vietnam has asked border areas to speed up the vaccination campaigns and complete the job in the first two weeks of January.
13:36, 2022/12/26
US, Vietnam can rely on each other: CDC
The long-lasting and intensified partnership has enabled both sides to advance the collaboration, highlighting improving Vietnam’s medical systems and improving universal healthcare.
22:43, 2022/12/23
Hanoi to ensure of Covid-19 vaccination course for children aged 5-11
The request is made as only 60% of the city's 5-11 years old fully vaccinated.
12:26, 2022/12/10
Hanoi to ensure medicine supply during Tet holiday
Hospitals and a disease control center in Hanoi are tasked with building their own plans to stock up on medicines.
15:55, 2022/12/03
WHO, FAO encourage people to take action for a healthier and safer Vietnam
Vietnam has one of the highest rates of antimicrobial resistance in Asia and needs to step up efforts with the world to tackle the problems.
06:49, 2022/12/02
World AIDS Day: Vietnam sets out ambitious goals
Vietnam targets to have 95% of people living with HIV receiving antiretroviral therapy by 2030.