HCM City plans to launch action month on occupational safety and health in May. — VNS Photo Ngọc DiệpViet Nam News HCM CITY — HCM City plans to launch an action-month for occupational safety and health in May as part of the city’s effort to raise public awareness about the issues. Speaking at a meeting held in the city on April 5, Nguyễn Quốc Việt, a representative of the city’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, said an opening ceremony would be held on May 6 with an exhibition displaying 80 photos on Nguyễn Huệ Pedestrian Street in District 1 from May 6-15. The department plans to create 10 videos on occupational safety, health and will strengthen labour safety and hygiene training at local businesses. Enterprises have been asked to reduce workplace pollution and the incidence of occupational diseases. They have also been asked to undertake inspections of explosion-prevention methods … [Read more...] about HCM City names May as occupational safety and health month
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Sacked health workers calling for justice
As many as 137 health workers in the northern province of Lai Châu got sacked this month after the province reviewed its employment policy.— VNA/VNS Photo LAI CHÂU — As many as 137 health workers in the northern province of Lai Châu got sacked this month after the province reviewed its employment policy. The dismissal has caused concerns because the health workers signed labour contracts of indefinite duration with healthcare centres and hospitals back in 2011. But last year, the health workers reluctantly signed one-year labour contracts or were told they had to leave their jobs. Speaking at a press briefing yesterday, spokesman of Lai Châu Province People’s Committee Hà Trọng Hải said in 2011 the province’s Home Affairs and Health departments temporarily employed 258 people to meet staff demand of local healthcare sector. But just 80 of 258 temporary health employees passed the employment exam in September, 2017. … [Read more...] about Sacked health workers calling for justice
Pink salt no health panacea, despite claims
VietNamNet Bridge – A product called Himalayan pink salt has been gaining popularity in the health and beauty market in Vietnam, but experts have said there is no scientific evidence of its health benefits, Lao Dong (Labour) newspaper reported. The “Himalayan salt lamps” sold as heat lamps in Vietnam. — Photo laodong.com.vn The so-called salt is sold in mass quantities on several websites, which claim it will “help prevent electromagnetic waves from electronic devices” and “purify the air” when heated, the newspaper reported. Some advised customers to use it instead of regular salt for their daily meals, since this pink salt “increases the amount of calcium in the body” and helps with the treatment of blood pressure and other diseases. Several spa facilities in Hanoi are using Himalayan salt stones in their bath, massage and sauna services. Some traditional medicine establishments have also started using the stones … [Read more...] about Pink salt no health panacea, despite claims
Master of Public Health in English open for applicants at Hanoi Medical University
The Hanoi Medical University took its first intake of students on its Master of Public Health program in 2016-2017 with the support of USAID, including candidates from Ghana, Liberia, Tanzania, Indonesia, Ethiopia, Cameroon, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Cambodia. The latest 12-month program, commencing October 2018, is designed for aspiring candidates who wish to acquire the required skills to practice public health in a global environment. Students will be equipped with the knowledge base and analytical skills to apply different perspectives to address public health issues and to deepen their participation in ongoing conversations about key issues in global health. The faculty members who will teach the program have been trained in the U.S., Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and other countries, and all have a deep knowledge and understanding of public health and preventive medicine research and practice in the global arena. Faculties from Tufts University, the University of … [Read more...] about Master of Public Health in English open for applicants at Hanoi Medical University
Vietnam ready to cooperate in health response to disasters
Ten emergency medical teams involved in the second regional collaboration drill in Da Nang city. (Photo: VTV) Da Nang (VNA) – Vietnam stands ready to cooperate with other ASEAN member states in medical response to natural calamities in the region, affirmed Deputy Minister of Health Pham Le Tuan at the second regional collaboration drill held in the central coastal city of Da Nang on March 26. The event, which was jointly held by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), Thailand’s National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM) and the municipal People’s Committee, is part of the project on strengthening the ASEAN regional capacity on disaster health management. Vietnam and other nine ASEAN states have proactively joined in the project since 2015. Tuan said that international drills will enable Vietnamese medical management agencies to improve their professional capacity in case of natural disasters. Senior Representative of JICA Vietnam Office Nozomi … [Read more...] about Vietnam ready to cooperate in health response to disasters