medicine

Possible coronavirus drug identified by Monash University scientists

April 07, 2020 | 16:45

A collaborative study showed that an anti-parasitic drug already available around the world would kill the virus within 48 hours.

Vietnam and Germany join hands to fight against coronavirus

March 31, 2020 | 18:18

Vietnamese and German medical experts are promoting co-operation to defeat coronavirus

Vietnam offers little unmet demand for medical mask imports 3

March 23, 2020 | 12:29

Chinese firms will begin exporting medical face masks, but their choice starting point, Vietnam, has little demand that goes unsatisfied by local producers.

Pharmaceutical imports to reach $3.5 billion this year

March 17, 2020 | 11:42

The MoIT forecast that this year, Vietnam will import $6.23 billion in pharmaceutical products and materials, $3.5 billion of which will be finished medicine.

$156 million medical campus set up in Ho Chi Minh City 1

February 20, 2020 | 17:22

England-based Real Capital London on February 20 launched the $156 million Hong Anh Medical Campus (HAMC) project in Ho Chi Minh City.

Scientists race to develop vaccine for new coronavirus

February 09, 2020 | 18:43

Scientists from the United States to Australia are using new technology in an ambitious, multi-million-dollar drive to develop a vaccine in record time to tackle China's coronavirus outbreak.

Ministry of Health sets up rapid response teams to contain coronavirus

January 31, 2020 | 10:15

The MoH will establish 45 rapid response teams against the deadly coronavirus epidemic which has just infected the first three Vietnamese citizens.

Novartis announces new legal entity to expand in Vietnam

January 22, 2020 | 09:44

Novartis inaugurated its new legal entity, becoming one of the first MNCs in the country to transform from a representative office to an FIE importer.

Novartis programme benefits thousands of Vietnamese cancer patients

January 16, 2020 | 08:53

The Vietnam Medical Association, the MoH, Vietnam Social Insurance, and Novartis Vietnam Co., Ltd. reviewed the programme supporting cancer medicines.

Drug price hikes in US threaten the same in Vietnam?

January 06, 2020 | 12:04

Pfizer, Sanofi, and GlaxoSmithKline are reported to plan increasing drug prices in the US in 2020, triggering public concerns over a similar hike in Vietnam.

Zuellig Pharma presents eZCooler to increase vaccine access in Vietnam

December 20, 2019 | 15:00

Zuellig Pharma presented more than 600 innovative eZCooler boxes to six provinces to increase access to vaccines in these areas.

City International Hospital launches Internal Medicine Clinic with Pharmacity

December 18, 2019 | 08:00

Launched on December 14 in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 2, Pharmacity Quoc Huong Clinic aims to provide quality healthcare to protect the community.

Four provinces trained on eZCooler for storage and transportation of vaccines

December 13, 2019 | 08:00

EZCooler is an ideal solution for the difficulties in vaccine storage and transportation, especially in remote and difficult-to-reach areas with rough terrain.