The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on June 22 announced that it has approved 60 million USD in loans for the Vietnam Health Human Resources Sector Development Programme to help the country improve its health services, particularly in poor, remote communities which lack skilled workers and quality health facilities.

Việt Nam has successfully carried out first human heart transplant, said the Việt Nam Military Medical University.

More than VND1.2 billion (US$63,492) from the State budget has been spent on implementing this year's diabetes prevention programme in HCM City, according to the HCM City Nutrition Centre.

The Party and State always pay attention to offering equal treatment and taking care of the living conditions of people with disabilities.

Việt Nam calls upon international donors, United Nation bodies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to continue support the country to fulfill the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).

The Government agrees to grant independent authority to public healthcare centers as a way to uphold the strength of over 200,000 health officials while encouraging them to think fresh and work more professionally.

The 17th Việt Nam International Exhibition on Products, Equipment, Supplies for Pharmaceutical, Medical, Hospital and Rehabilitation (Việt Nam Medi-Parm 2010) will take place on May 12-15 in Hà Nội to introduce the achievements in the healthcare industry of Việt Nam and the world.

German health experts are willing to cooperate and assist with projects in Vietnam , to promote the synergy between medical and economic development, affirmed Health Minister Philipp Roesler.

The nation has been urged to give more priority to women, children, elderly and disabled people, including those suffering mental health problems, in social welfare policies to ensure social equality.

The past five years of cooperation between the Bach Mai Hospital and the St Anthony’s Hospital from the State of Colorado in the US, was celebrated in Hanoi on April 8.