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Photo: vbsp.org.vnAccordingly, the loans contributed to creating jobs for over 192,000 labourers, including over 4,400 labourers sent to work abroad; and helping over 14,000 disadvantaged students continue their education. Additionally, they were used to build nearly 1.2 million safe water supply and hygienic constructions; over 22,000 houses for poor families; and nearly 800 social houses. Some VND14.56 trillion was also lent for creating jobs in the first 9 months of this year. “Loans for job creation have proven their efficiency, especially among rural and low-income people, thus making important contributions to boosting economic development and political stabilization,” said Nguyen Van Ly, VBSP Deputy General Director./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Over 1.7 million poor people get access to loans

The Chung-Ang University Hospital provides medical equipment for Quang Ngai provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. (Photo: baudautu.vn)The figure was announced during a meeting on October 15th to review the program. Accordingly, since 2009, with capital of over USD723,000 the program has brought practical results in giving free healthcare to poor people; presenting medical equipment to hospitals; carrying out cleft lip and cleft palate as well as heart surgeries among children; and supporting training of medical staff. Additionally, patients with cataract, or obstetrics and gynaecology problems, have also been treated. The Chung-Ang University Hospital has supported increasing the quality of medical staff at the Quang Ngai General Hospital; provided medical equipment such as PHACO surgery machines, physical therapy and rehabilitation devices to hospitals in the province. Marking 10 years of cooperation, the Chung-Ang University Hospital has also assisted the Quang Ngai … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Korean hospitals increase healthcare cooperation

This year’s World Food Day message “Our actions are our future. A Zero Hunger world by 2030 is possible” is also at the heart of FAO’s mandate in Viet Nam, with action to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all an important area of work for FAO since it began operations in the country in 1978.World Food Day and its Zero Hunger goal also reflect the spirit of FAO and the Government of Viet Nam’s fruitful partnership over the past four decades to transform the country from a large net food importer to the world’s third largest exporter of rice and ensure its population now has access to enough high-quality food to lead active and healthy lives.This dual event in Ha Noi was attended by MARD Vice Minister Mr. Le Quoc Doanh, FAO Representative in Viet Nam Mr. Albert T. Lieberg, leaders and representatives from MARD, representatives from United Nations organizations, donors and international organizations.Source: thegioitiepthi.vnAt the event, … [Read more...] about Our actions are our future. A Zero Hunger world by 2030 is possible

At the inauguration ceremony (Photo: HQO)According to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Truong Son, Director of Cho Ray Hospital, the centre uses Japanese-style high-quality health services and examinations known as the “Ningen Dock” which is a comprehensive screening that is very popular in Japan, and can help discover cancer in its early stages and prevent lifestyle-related diseases. Mr. Kuninori Takagi from Japan’s International University of Health and Welfare (IUHW) said that his side sent 65 doctors, nurses and technicians to Cho Ray Hospital; and welcomed 35 doctors, nurses and technicians from Cho Ray Hospital for training and conducting technology transfer. Additionally, to provide healthcare services like in Japan, the centre has established a line linking with Japanese medical foundations of IUHW, allowing remote medical diagnostic systems to ensure reliable reports and accurate results. Addressing the center inauguration ceremony, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Tien, … [Read more...] about Japanses standard health centre inaugurated in Ho Chi Minh city

All the money collected in Terry Fox Run Vietnam is used for cancer treatment research. (Photo: VNA)According to Anony Nezic, Co-Chairman of the Terry Fox Run Vietnam, the run has been continuously organized in Vietnam over the past 22 years, raising USD1 million. “The money was kept in Vietnam serving child cancer research projects in cooperation with the Canada - Vietnam Business Association, Terry Fox Vietnam, Canada-based University of British Columbia and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh city,” he said, adding that the organizing committee welcomes companies, schools, communities, families and individuals to join the run to raise money for cancer patients. Last year, the run attracted over 20,000 participants, marking the second successive year the run drew a record number of participants among international Terry Fox runs. Some VND2 billion was collected, and all the money was used in intensive research projects on child cancer in hospitals in Ho … [Read more...] about Run raises funds for cancer research