Vietnam takes stronger measures against bird flu

Vietnam takes stronger measures against bird flu

(VOVworld) – Closer monitoring of acute pneumonia patients and border quarantine services are two important tools for dealing with avian flu, the National Steering Committee on Bird Flu Prevention and Control...
Localities step up fight against bird flu

Localities step up fight against bird flu

(VOVworld) – Ministries, departments, and localities have followed the government’s urging to strengthen their precautions against the two strains of bird flu H7N9 and H5N1
Inspections increased against bird flu

Inspections increased against bird flu

(VOVworld) – Ho Chi Minh City’s Veterinary Sector has been taking drastic preventive measures against A/H5N1 bird flu and the possible development of the new virus strain A/H7N9
Vietnam braces for H7N9 avian flu

Vietnam braces for H7N9 avian flu

(VOV) - The Ministry of Health has worked with the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases in Ho Chi Minh city and Tan Son Nhat International Airport on measures to halt a...
 Two Chinese dead from H7N9 bird flu

Two Chinese dead from H7N9 bird flu

(Xinhua) - Two of the three Chinese who contracted H7N9 avian influenza in Shanghai and Anhui Province have died while the third patient is in critical condition, the National Health and...
Spring festivals jubilantly launched

Spring festivals jubilantly launched

(VOVworld)-Festivals to celebrate the Spring take place in most provinces in Vietnam. Bai Dinh Pagoda festival began on Friday in the northern province of Ninh Binh. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan...
January 30, 2013

January 30, 2013

A flow of letters and emails poured into our office this week, bringing with them reception reports and beautiful New Year’s Greeting cards. In VOV’s English section, the...
Tour of Mekong River Delta in flood season

Tour of Mekong River Delta in flood season

(VOVworld)- Every year, from August to November, banks throughout Mekong River Delta are submerged due to flooding of the Mekong river upstream. Because the water doesn’t come all of...