Health

WHO hails Vietnam efforts to fight influenza A (H1N1)
05/05/2009 05:00
Vietnam has made remarkable efforts, both preventive and preparatory, to fight the possible spread of the influenza A (H1N1) virus, an official of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Tuesday....
Vietnam remains clear of influenza A
04/05/2009 05:00
The temperature scanning device installed at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport has detected eight visitors arriving with high temperatures during the past two days. All border areas have been ordered to...
Imported frozen meat not good for health, experts say
04/05/2009 05:00
Police and health officials in Dong Nai Province inspect the goods of a local distributor of imported frozen meat. Frozen meat imports lack nutrition and contain more harmful elements that cause diseases,...
Six arrive in HCMC with fever; 3 test negative for flu
03/05/2009 05:00
The screening equipment installed at HCMCâs Tan Son Nhat International Airport Sunday detected travelers arriving with high temperatures for the first time. Six passengers who arrived with high fever Sunday...
Public worries mount as influenza A spreads
03/05/2009 05:00
International tourists arriving at the Ho Chi Minh Cityâs Tan Son Nhat International Airport Saturday. Ho Chi Minh Cityâs hotline offering updates on influenza A has been overwhelmed with calls from...
Vietnam remains flu-free but wary
01/05/2009 05:00
Passport officers at HCMCâs Tan Son Nhat International Airport wear face masks Friday. Vietnam will brook no relaxed vigilance or any shortage of health equipment meant for fighting influenza A (H1N1) and...
Vietnam considers ban on pork import, raises swine flu alert
30/04/2009 05:00
Vietnam, which may stop importing pork from other countries for fear of swine flu, has raised its swine flu alert level and announced urgent precautionary measures. âThe Ministry...