Measures taken to prevent Zika virus epidemic

Measures taken to prevent Zika virus epidemic

(VOVworld) – The Government, Prime Minister, and the Ministry of Health have issued documents and organized working teams to direct the prevention of the Zika virus epidemic. Communications have been enhanced...
Zika cases in HCM City climb to 17

Zika cases in HCM City climb to 17

(VOVworld) - The Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee has declared the end of Zika virus outbreak at commune-ward level in Phuoc Long Ward, District 9. However, the outbreak still...
UN set up Zika Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund

UN set up Zika Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund

(VOVworld) – UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has announced the establishment of the UN Zika Response Multi-Partner Trust Fund (MPTF) to finance critical unfunded priorities in response to the...
 Zika virus may be more dangerous than initially thought

Zika virus may be more dangerous than initially thought

(VOVworld)- The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently announced that Zika virus causes unborn babies’ deformities, including microcephaly. CDC Principal Deputy Director Dr. Anne Schuchat said...
US House approves bill to fight Zika

US House approves bill to fight Zika

(VOVworld)- The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a bill to help fight the Zika virus. The measure provides financial incentives to companies developing treatments for the virus
Zika epidemic prevention teams set up

Zika epidemic prevention teams set up

(VOVworld)- On Saturday, the Ministry of Health set up 8 teams to inspect Zika prevention and control in 16 cities and provinces. The teams will coordinate with Provincial People’s Committees...
The long, hard fight against Zika

The long, hard fight against Zika

(VOVworld) - The head of the World Health Organization has warned of a long, difficult battle against the mosquito-borne Zika virus. During a visit to Brazil, Margaret Chan praised the Brazilian government...
Rio Olympics to go ahead despite Zika virus

Rio Olympics to go ahead despite Zika virus

(VOVworld) - There is no chance that the Rio Olympics will be cancelled because of a Zika virus outbreak, Brazil has said. The authorities said there was no risk to athletes and spectators -...
New test kits for mosquito-borne viruses

New test kits for mosquito-borne viruses

(VOVworld) - The Brazilian Health ministry says it's developed new testing kits to rapidly identify the presence of three viruses - Dengue, Zika and Chikungunya - all carried by the same mosquito....