Vietnam redoubles efforts to fight HIV/AIDS

Vietnam redoubles efforts to fight HIV/AIDS

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam reported 6,800 new HIV carriers and 3,500 AIDS patients between January and September this year. The incidence of HIV infection in Vietnam has dropped two thirds...
World efforts to cope with AIDS

World efforts to cope with AIDS

(VOVWORLD) - The 9th Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2017) took place in Paris from July 23-26. It discussed progress in the search for better medicines and strategies to reduce...
New study on factors behind cancer

New study on factors behind cancer

(VOVworld) – Cancer has been blamed on genetic mutations and an unhealthy lifestyle. But results of a study by American scientists announced on March 23rd shows that even those with careful...
Military doctors in Truong Sa Island District

Military doctors in Truong Sa Island District

(VOVworld) - Military doctors and nurses in Truong Sa Island District, Khanh Hoa province, must fulfill two missions at the same time: provide health care to islanders and soldiers living there and provide...
Young, devoted doctor Ba Van Khuong

Young, devoted doctor Ba Van Khuong

(VOVworld) – 32-year-old doctor Ba Van Khuong of the Cham ethnic group has constantly improved his knowledge and expertise. Khuong together with other medical staff members at GiaDinh...
Global fight against cancer

Global fight against cancer

(VOVworld) - February 4 is observed as World Cancer Day. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), early cancer diagnosis saves lives and cuts treatment costs, particularly in developing countries where...
Month of Action on HIV/AIDS launched

Month of Action on HIV/AIDS launched

(VOVworld)-The Ministry of Health has called on the entire nation to effectively implement the national strategy on HIV/AIDS prevention and control in order to meet all the set...
New Zika case reported in southern province

New Zika case reported in southern province

(VOVworld) - The southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on November 21 reported a second Zika virus infection case. The 22-year-old female is an older sister of the first patient...