Red Cross develops master plan for AO victims

The Central Highlands were sprayed with a large amount of toxic chemicals by Us military forces during the war years. Consequently, more 40,000 people in the region, most of whom are poor ethnic minority people, have been affected by the Agent Orange dioxin. Many activities to help Agent Orange victims overcome their difficulties to lead a better life have been implemented throughout the region.

WHO helps Viet Nam prevent accidents

Everyday an average of 58 people are killed and more than 100 people permanently disabled in traffic accidents in Viet Nam, the General Department of Preventive Medicine and HIV/AIDS Control has said.

Swiss Red Cross helps An Giang Province build flood-proof houses

The Swiss Red Cross has donated 500 elevated houses to families in flood-prone areas in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of An Giang.