Violations uncovered at health ministry over Covid equipment purchases

Violations uncovered at health ministry over Covid equipment purchases

The Government Inspectorate has determined that the Ministry of Health and its units committed multiple violations in the procurement of medical equipment, materials and testing kits for Covid-19 prevention.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Vietnam records first monkeypox case

Vietnam records first monkeypox case

The first case of monkeypox in Vietnam has been identified as a 35-year-old woman living in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Health said Monday.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Israel’s IceCure expands to Vietnam medical device market

Israel’s IceCure expands to Vietnam medical device market

Israeli medical device maker IceCure Medical Ltd. will tap into Vietnam's high-potential market, boasting a population of nearly 100 million.

Companies - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Former health minister, Hanoi mayor arrested over Covid test kit scandal

Former health minister, Hanoi mayor arrested over Covid test kit scandal

Vietnamese police arrested former Health Minister Nguyen Thanh Long and former Hanoi Chairman Chu Ngoc Anh Tuesday night for having violated the Party's rules and caused losses to the State budget.

Politics - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Health minister fired over Covid test kit scam

Health minister fired over Covid test kit scam

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long was dismissed from his position Tuesday for his involvement in a Covid-19 test kit scam after being expelled from the Communist Party a day before.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7

Deputy health minister quits amid Covid test kit scam

Deputy health minister quits amid Covid test kit scam

Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son has submitted his resignation letter to authorities, the Ministry of Health stated Tuesday.

Society - Mon, Dec 22, 2021 | 11:30 am GMT+7