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National fund supports 118,000 children in 2024

The National Fund for Vietnamese Children raised over VNĐ116 billion (approximately US$4.5 million) and supported more than 118,000 children in 2024, adding that the fund's accomplishments have substantially contributed to advancing child care and ensuring social welfare.

Society – Economy

500 healthcare professionals discuss cancer and osteoporosis care in VN
Non-communicable diseases, including cancers such as lung, liver, and breast cancer, account for 77 per cent of total deaths in Việt Nam. This makes the need for effective and affordable cancer treatments even more pressing, according to healthcare professionals at the Sandoz Specialty Summit 2024.
Advanced technologies revolutionising senior care, conference hears
Latest tech trends in senior care, medical home care solutions and technologies for next generation nursing homes were among the key topics discussed at the inaugural “Vietnam Golden Age Care 2024” conference and exhibition held in HCM City on November 27.

Donation helps improve care for children and women
Lifestart Foundation, an Australian organisation dedicated to empowering disadvantaged children, has delivered advanced medical equipment, fresh milk, furniture and children’s books worth VNĐ1.82 billion to Đà Nẵng City Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital.
Teachers who care
On the occasion of Teacher's Day, we celebrate the educators who dedicate themselves to fostering inclusion and compassion, ensuring that children with disabilities are never left behind. Through their tireless efforts, they create a supportive environment where every student, regardless of ability, can thrive. Let their vision of an inclusive, empathetic world become a reality.
Việt Nam marks milestone in viral hepatitis care at the primary healthcare level
The Ministry of Health announced the first-ever cure of hepatitis C under social health insurance through a domestic programme at a primary healthcare level in Việt Nam.
Experts share measures for injury prevention at conference
The fourth national scientific conference on injury prevention was held on Monday in Hà Nội, featuring engaging discussions by over 200 Vietnamese and international healthcare professionals.

Better pregnancy care seen as long-term strategy for improving community health
Improving the quality of care for new mothers and their children will not only reduce maternal and infant mortality, but will also contribute to population development in the future.
Wound Care Essentials: Understanding, Treating, and Healing
A wound is a disruption of the skin from an external physical aggression, either pressure, traction, burn, punch, cut or friction. In wound care, many medical care practices rely more on tradition than on scientific evidence. Proper cleaning and dressing are essential for faster recovery.
Care For Việt Nam và hoạt động CSR ý nghĩa tháng Trung thu
Nhân dịp Trung thu 2024, Care For Việt Nam (CFVN) một trong những doanh nghiệp chuyên về các sản phẩm chăm sóc sức khỏe tại Việt Nam, đã đồng hành cùng chương trình “Ghép đôi trăng tròn” tại 6 tỉnh: Gia Lai, Đắk Nông, Kon Tum, Quảng Trị, Bắc Kạn và Sóc Trăng, qua đó tài trợ 200 triệu đồng, mang niềm vui đến gần 2.000 trẻ em mầm non và tiểu học có hoàn cảnh khó khăn, trao cho các em không chỉ những món quà vật chất mà còn là sự quan tâm chân thành từ trái tim.
Hospitals requested to improve health care services and administrative procedures
Minister of Health Đào Hồng Lan asked hospitals to renew management activities, minimise administrative procedures and promote the application of technology to create favourable conditions for patients.
New Children's Cultural Complex in Hà Nội opens to the public
The new Hà Nội Children's Cultural Complex, a modern cultural, art and entertainment complex in Nam Từ Liêm District, officially opened to the public after three years of construction.
Investigation launched into death of mentally-disabled boy at private child care facility
The five-year-old was rushed to a local hospital for emergency treatment after suffering a cardiac and respiratory arrest.
HCM City District plans to relocate 86 abused children to public care facility
Initial findings suggested that abuse and neglect of the children at the private facility have been both frequent and prolonged.
HCM City to provide better care for pregnant women
In an effort to address its declining fertility rate, HCM City is considering solutions to better care for pregnant women, newborns, and children in the city.
Retirement homes present new opportunities as Việt Nam facing ageing population
A survey from the Việt Nam Association of Realtors showed that the country has about 400 retirement homes, with around 50 per cent of them charity centres or state-invested facilities.
The critical role of iron in childhood development: what parents need to know
Iron is an essential mineral required for the healthy function of our body. It is needed to build the haemoglobin molecule in the red blood cells, which is important for oxygen delivery throughout the body.
Breaking new ground: innovations in heart care at Hồng Ngọc conference
The international conference on ‘Advancements in Cardiovascular Interventions’ at Hồng Ngọc General Hospital offered a vital platform to elevate heart patient care and refine coronary artery intervention techniques.
Girl with thick, grey coating of dead tissue building up in the throat
The diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTP) vaccine, part of the “5 and 6 in one” vaccine should be given at two, four and six months and one year as well as booster after four years and adolescence.
Strengthening intersectoral cooperation in preventing child drowning
Việt Nam has recorded a decline in the number of child drowning every year.
Bayer joins forces with Hanoi Stroke Association and University of Oxford to improve stroke care and research in VN
Bayer, the Hanoi Stroke Association (HNSA), and the University of Oxford recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance stroke management and the quality of scientific research in Việt Nam.
Huế seek $252 million for urban and health care projects
The central province has proposed a series of key investment projects, including a new urban and health care service, calling for an investment of more than VNĐ6.3 trillion (US$252 million) from the State budget, ODA and preferential loans.

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