In 2020, about 88 million people or 90.85 percent of the population joined the health insurance network In 2020, about 88 million people or 90.85 percent of the population joined the health insurance network, up 25.6 percent from 2015. The figure meant Vietnam has basically completed its universal health insurance target ahead of schedule. … [Read more...] about Social security policies effectively implemented despite difficulties: conference
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Aviation security control tightened to serve 13th National Party Congress
In particular, relevant forces will apply various security control measures such as increasing visual inspection, random check, and screening by explosive detection devices so as to opportunely uncover abnormal acts and prevent unexpected incidents, thus ensuring absolute aviation security and safety during the 13th National Party Congress. … [Read more...] about Aviation security control tightened to serve 13th National Party Congress
UNFPA offers aid to support the elderly amid COVID-19
At the handover ceremony. Photo: nhandan At the handover ceremony, UNFPA Representative in Vietnam Naomi Kitahara said the COVID-19 pandemic is amplifying the vulnerability of the elderly, and that the fatality rate for older people is higher, and for those above the age of 80, it is five times higher than the global average. … [Read more...] about UNFPA offers aid to support the elderly amid COVID-19
Delegates to 13th National Party Congress to be tested for COVID-19
Photo for illustration Hanoi has gone through 150 consecutive days without new local transmissions, adding that districts and communes enhanced inspection and punished those who violated regulations on pandemic prevention and control, Deputy Director of the municipal Health Department Hoang Duc Hanh said. … [Read more...] about Delegates to 13th National Party Congress to be tested for COVID-19
HCM City sees high HIV infection risk from undetected virus carriers
It has realised the 90-90-90 target set by the UN, which means 90 percent of people living with HIV know their status, 90 percent of those diagnosed are provided with antiretroviral therapy, and 90 percent of those treated with antiretroviral therapy achieve viral suppression. … [Read more...] about HCM City sees high HIV infection risk from undetected virus carriers