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Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long Back in 2018, the Ministry of Health announced an action plan to implement targets and tasks assigned in the government’s national action plan to implement the 2030 Sustainable Development Agenda. In regards to international cooperation in sustainable development, the ministry was assigned to join efforts in revitalising the global partnership for sustainable development through a multi-party partnership to share knowledge, experience, technology, and finance to support Vietnam in achieving its sustainability goals. We intensified international cooperation from there, and took the initiative in global integration to get technical, training, and financial support from countries and international organisations. The sector also enhanced international cooperation in the fight against crime in the field. Moreover, the sector has taken the initiative in negotiations and effective implementation of bilateral and multilateral agreements on …

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VNPT Group is focusing on establishing a portfolio of digital services, asserting its leadership role in consulting and implementing national-level projects to gradually build a digital government, digital economy, and digital society in Vietnam, according to the MoU. The two sides hoped to explore cooperation opportunities and deploy Babylon cloud services in Vietnam as soon as possible, including the development of a national digital health system to support community healthcare in Vietnam and a digital healthcare service for Vinaphone mobile users. The national digital health system is a digital health service ecosystem that connects people, medical facilities (hospitals, medical examination and treatment facilities, pharmacies, etc.) and medical management agencies in order to support public healthcare and improve access to health services. People can use the system to access healthcare services, seek medical advice from centers and doctors, make appointment for medical …

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A number of famous doctors have recently had to pay a heavy price for their breaking of the Hippocratic Oath, which they recited at their medical school graduation ceremonies. Defendant Nguyen Nhat Cam In April 2020, when the first Covid-19 wave was in its peak with many clusters found in localities, Nguyen Nhat Cam, Director of CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Hanoi, was arrested for “violations of regulations on bidding which caused serious consequences”. Before the arrest, the former CDC Hanoi director was well known as Associate Prof and Doctor of Medicine, dedicated to the profession, making great contributions to Hanoi’s healthcare sector and the country’s preventive medicine. Investigators found that Cam met Nguyen Ngoc Nhat, a former officer of Vitech, at his office to discuss the procurement of the Realtime PCR system. Nhat stated at the investigation agency that he knew Cam since 2018. After the 2020 Tet holiday, Cam called Nhat to ask about …

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Party Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong, chairing the meeting of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption on November 18, said the investigation of violations in the healthcare sector should be hastened. Party Committee Secretary General Nguyen Phu Trong at the meeting Phan Sao Nam case The Central Inspection Committee is examining, disciplining and recommending disciplinary action against 12 party organizations and 20 Party Members of the Politburo and Secretariat. These include three members and former members of the Party Central Committee, two deputy ministers, one former chair of province, one former deputy secretary of provincial Party Committee, and 13 general-level officers in the armed force. Notably, it has examined and clarified the wrongdoings, handled and requested the clarification of responsibilities of nine collectives and 29 individuals related to the reduction of imprisonment penalties for Phan Sao Nam who was involved in an online gambling …

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Citi Vietnam donates medical equipment to support Dong Da District Health Centre The equipment comprised of six vaccine refrigerators designed specifically to meet the demanding temperature requirements for safe vaccine storage, and 23 vaccine carriers to keep vaccines cold during transportation. “Countries all over the world are learning to live with COVID-19 and getting people vaccinated is the only long-term solution to the pandemic for now. It is our priority to support our local communities where we can, and this contribution will help Dong Da District Health Centre increase its vaccination capacity,” said Ramachandran A.S, Citi Vietnam country officer designate. As a leading global bank, Citi has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and territories. The health centre has vaccinated more than 200,000 adults with at least one COVID-19 vaccine shot while more than 100,000 have been fully vaccinated. Hanoi also …

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The ongoing pandemic has reminded us that the health for all goal cannot be achieved without paying attention to people’s mental health. Despite increasing emphasis on improving mental healthcare, there is an urgent need for greater specificity regarding policies and treatments tailored to mental illnesses. KPMG, Johnson & Johnson, as well as many healthcare practitioners across Southeast Asia , have undertaken extensive field research over the past year on major depressive disorder (MDD). The results of the research will be shared with policy leaders to foster public-private partnerships to shape the future of MDD care pathways. The report highlights challenges and lessons, and concludes with a recommended path ahead, together with bespoke country-level considerations. Matthias Skillecorn, managing director of Johnson & Johnson Vietnam, said, “Mental health requires more attention than ever before, especially as the pandemic has exacerbated the mental distress …

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Hanwha Life Vietnam is one of the life insurance companies that have carried out many activities to support the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic since its onset in Vietnam. In 2020, the company has donated nearly 9,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) for frontline healthcare workers who work tireless days and nights to save patients' lives. In June 2021 alone, the beginning month of the largest outbreak in Ho Chi Minh City and the southern localities, Hanwha Life Vietnam has contributed VND1 billion ($43,480) into the COVID-19 vaccine fund to join hands with the government and people of Vietnam to respond to the pandemic. The pandemic has not only wreaked havoc on the economy, but also on the physical and mental health of many people. As the pandemic has passed its peak, the municipal city is gradually recovering and rebuilding life in the new normal. However, the damage left by the pandemic in society, families, and individuals is still lingering. People have been able to …

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Market research forecasts that the scale of the local pharma industry could reach $16.1 billion by 2026, photo Le Toan Pham Thi Minh Chau, deputy head of the Ministry of Health’s International Cooperation Department, said at a webinar in late October on healthcare collaboration between Vietnam and Japan that cooperation had been strong in several areas. “Promising areas of cooperation between the two countries are vaccines, research, cancer drugs, healthcare for older people, and the strengthening of bilateral cooperation between universities and health facilities,” Chau explained. “The ageing population is a top priority, and taking care of the elderly is one of the priorities of the government.” Vietnam is faced with health challenges due to its rapid urbanisation, ageing population, climate change, and environmental health, and more people are requiring healthcare services and drugs. Meanwhile, Japanese businesses have strong expertise in these fields. Cooperation in the …

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Starting with Thomas Edison, “for almost 130 years, GE has leveraged its DNA of innovation to build a world that works – solving the biggest challenges through our technological expertise, leadership and global reach,” Larry Culp, GE chairman and CEO, told investors. “Operating each of these businesses as independent companies will enable them to realise their full potential, driving long-term growth and value for all stakeholders.” Photo: CFM International What does that future look like? GE engineers and scientists are already working on it. It could have planes powered by sustainable aviation fuel and hybrid and electric engines, precision diagnosis and treatments aided by cloud-enabled software solutions and AI-powered medical devices, and a digital grid that will seamlessly integrate electricity from many sources and protect itself and heal quickly after a storm. GE says the plan to separate the companies will help speed up the process. “We have a responsibility …

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Bayer bags Silver and Bronze at MMA Vietnam SMARTIES Awards 2021 with Antibio Pro Campaign Antibio Pro, a long-established probiotic supplement brand, launched “Your Gut Savior Against Food Villains” to shed light on the importance of gut health among Vietnamese through the creative use of animation. The claymation "Battle of PO", was shortlisted at the prestigious MMA Vietnam SMARTIES Awards 2021 and won Silver for Most Engaging Mobile Creative and Bronze for Video Advertising. "Your Gut Savior Against Food Villains" takes place in an imaginative gut world where the superhero Antibio Pro protects the intestinal village from its everyday menace – unhealthy food. The plot has acquired a considerable following among Vietnamese parents and children. The campaign has found an engaging way to incorporate science and local insights into a unique story about gut health, entertaining consumers while educating them at the same time. Luigi Isabelo Dejos, head of the Consumer Health …

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