Urgent response to avian flu discussed online

Urgent response to avian flu discussed online

(VOVworld) – The A/H5N1 epidemic has struck 11 provinces in Vietnam, reported an online conference on Tuesday which discussed urgent measures against the spreading A/H5N1 virus and a possible...
Vietnam tightens precautions against A/H7N9

Vietnam tightens precautions against A/H7N9

(VOVworld) – The Department of Animal Health has collected samples at border areas and local markets to test for the bird flu A/H5N1 and prevent the A/H7N9 influenza from...
Flu epidemic likely to spread in China

Flu epidemic likely to spread in China

(VOVworld) – A low vaccination rate and multiple active virus strains have led to a more serious flu situation in China this winter, a disease control expert warned on Thursday
China detects new case of H7N9

China detects new case of H7N9

(VOVworld) - Another case of H7N9 was reported in east China's Zhejiang Province on Sunday, according to the provincial Health and Family Planning Commission
US helps Vietnam prevent bird flu

US helps Vietnam prevent bird flu

(VOVworld) – The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on Wednesday allocated an additional 1.7 million USD to help Vietnam fight H5N1 bird flu epidemic and other new infectious diseases...
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