The Health Ministry reported on February 13 that it has sent materials and a permanent working team to the northern province of Vinh Phuc to help with the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is fairly common among children. However, because of parents’ lack of knowledge, the disorder cannot be identified and treated in a timely manner.

 Syrian government and opposition delegates resume the second round of talks Monday morning.

VietNamNet Bridge – Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien publicly sent her condolences and deepest sympathy towards the families of three infants who died after being vaccinated against hepatitis B in central Quang Tri Province in July.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Many people claim to be doctors by simply buying a practice certificate, a practice that is getting more popular in HCM City.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Enterprises that delay paying social insurance will be subject to a fine three times higher than the current level if the amended draft Social Insurance Law goes into effect.

Each year about 40,000 Vietnam go abroad for medical treatment. They spend more than $1 billion for medical services abroad, according to incomplete statistics of the health sector.