empowering innovation for vietnams sustainable healthcare

Empowering innovation for Vietnam's sustainable healthcare

VIR plans to host a healthcare conference on September 25, expecting to attract about 200 participants, including policymakers, international organisations, senior experts, and those from the business community.
unicef concerned for children affected by typhoon yagi ready to support response efforts

UNICEF concerned for children affected by Typhoon Yagi, ready to support response efforts

UNICEF is deeply concerned for the safety and wellbeing of children and families who may have been affected by Typhoon Yagi in China and Vietnam.
practical solutions appropriate regarding sugary drinks

Practical solutions appropriate regarding sugary drinks

International organisations like the World Health Organization, World Bank, UNICEF, and Johns Hopkins University have put across their opinions on proposals in Vietnam on taxing sugary beverages, the Ministry of Finance has said.
millions of children in vietnam protected by vaccination over 40 years un agencies

Millions of children in Vietnam protected by vaccination over 40 years: UN agencies

Millions of children in Vietnam have been protected by immunisation over the past 40 years, said the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF offices in Vietnam on April 25 when they mark the World Immunisation Week from April 24-30.
marriott international and unicef expand check out for children programme

Marriott International and UNICEF expand 'Check Out for Children' programme

Marriott International is relaunching and expanding its donation programme in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific.
pms of australia and vietnam promote the power of sport to change girls lives

PMs of Australia and Vietnam promote the power of sport to change girls’ lives

Prime Ministers of Australia and Vietnam, Anthony Albanese and Pham Minh Chinh, attended a girls’ football event organised by the Australian Embassy, UNICEF Vietnam, and the United Nations International School of Hanoi (UNIS Hanoi) on June 4.
belgian queen impressed by vietnams progress in child protection

Belgian Queen impressed by Vietnam’s progress in child protection

Belgium’s Queen Mathilde, who is Honorary President of UNICEF Belgium, wrapped up her three-day visit to Vietnam, which highlighted the Southeast Asian country's significant achievements towards realising child rights as well as the key challenges the most vulnerable children still face.
vietnam among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills unicef

Vietnam among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills: UNICEF

Vietnam is among four countries demonstrating gender parity in digital skills, according to a new UNICEF analysis which was issued on International Day of Girls in ICT (April 27).
67 million children missed out on vaccines because of covid unicef

67 million children missed out on vaccines because of Covid: UNICEF

Some 67 million children partially or fully missed routine vaccines globally between 2019 and 2021 because of lockdowns and health care disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the United Nations said Wednesday.
e learning course launched to promote developmental parenting skills

E-learning course launched to promote developmental parenting skills

UNICEF Vietnam, the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), and partners from the private sector are cooperating on Integrated Early Childhood Development (IECD) Holistic Parenting by promoting knowledge, skills, and positive practices for parents and caregivers.
the private sector role in child health

The private sector role in child health

Vietnam has made progress in child protection and healthcare in recent times. Lesley Miller, deputy representative of UNICEF Vietnam, discussed with VIR’s Bich Thuy the role of the private sector in these efforts.
unicef leader values vietnams achievements in child protection care

UNICEF leader values Vietnam’s achievements in child protection, care

The Executive Director of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Catherine Russell, highly valued Vietnam’s achievements in child protection and care during a three-day visit to Vietnam that concluded on November 13.
unicef vows to support vietnam in response to typhoon noru

UNICEF vows to support Vietnam in response to Typhoon Noru

UNICEF Vietnam expressed its concern over children and families in the country vulnerable to Typhoon Noru, saying it stands ready to support the Government of Vietnam in responding to the most powerful storm to hit Vietnam in 20 years, according to a recent statement.
masterise group and unicef to innovate for children

Masterise Group and UNICEF to innovate for children

Innovation for Children is a collaborative project between Masterise Group and UNICEF Vietnam to improve children's living environments and quality education. Jason Turnbull, deputy managing director cum CFO of Masterise Homes, talked with VIR's Mai Dang about the endeavour.
australia provides additional 72 million pfizer covid 19 vaccines to vietnam

Australia provides additional 7.2 million Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Vietnam

On June 1, Australia provided 7.2 million Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine doses with Vietnam purchased through an agreement with UNICEF and in partnership with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health. The vaccines were already delivered on May 20-28 to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.