Stem cell technology in regenerative medicine - a true global trend

Stem cell technology in regenerative medicine - a true global trend

Experts in Vietnam, including some from the United States, on July 30 discussed the importance of stem cell technology in regenerative medicine.
PM orders immediate easing of procedures for purchase of COVID-19 medication

PM orders immediate easing of procedures for purchase of COVID-19 medication

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the MoH to immediately cut administrative procedures for the purchase of COVID-19 medication.
United States helps Vietnam close tuberculosis detection and treatment gaps

United States helps Vietnam close tuberculosis detection and treatment gaps

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on February 16 delivered new tuberculosis (TB) detection tools and medications valued at roughly $3 million to the National Lung Hospital of Vietnam.
VSS covers nearly 2.13 bln USD of medical check-up, treatment costs in H1

VSS covers nearly 2.13 bln USD of medical check-up, treatment costs in H1

The Vietnam Social Security paid nearly 2.13 billion USD for medical check-up and treatment expenses in the first half of 2021.
Novartis brings pioneer online medical platform to Vietnam

Novartis brings pioneer online medical platform to Vietnam

Aiming to offer an exclusive digital network for medical staff, Novartis Vietnam Ltd. has recently teamed up with Docquity Holdings Pte., Ltd. to bring the Docquity online platform to Vietnam.  
Community sites help drug addicts access treatment services

Community sites help drug addicts access treatment services

A 51-year-old former drug addict in HCM City’s District 1, who has been receiving a daily methadone treatment at a local health centre, now has a stable income as a motorbike taxi driver.
Wastewater plans slow to trickle

Wastewater plans slow to trickle

An important wastewater treatment has become stuck in the planning pipeline.
Japan supports sewerage and waste treatment

Japan supports sewerage and waste treatment

Japan has provided full support to Vietnam in terms of infrastructure and technical cooperation to develop public sewerage and waste water treatment sector.
Capital-starved projects becoming a waste

Capital-starved projects becoming a waste

Sourcing investments for building waste-water treatment systems is a headache to relevant management agencies.
Polluting trio named to spark quick action

Polluting trio named to spark quick action

An ultimatum has been given to three environmental polluters at southern Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park.
Pollution offering  some clean profits

Pollution offering some clean profits

Vietnam’s increasing environmental pollution is offering big windfalls to many companies.
Hospitals in bad health

Hospitals in bad health

We will have to pay more for treatment. But, we have run out of money and we do not qualify for state health insurance