Tran Dac Phu, head of the Department of Preventive Medicine, examines a patient with measles at the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCM City. (Photo: VNA) HCM City (VNS/VNA) - Parents have delayed taking their nine-month-old children to healthcare facilities for measles vaccinations because of insufficient counselling from hospitals and doctors at vaccination centres. The delay has led to more reported cases of measles and an increased risk of an outbreak, according to the Preventive Medicine Centre in Ho Chi Minh City. The first vaccine shot against measles is supposed to take place at nine months old and the second shot at 18 months old under the national immunisation guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Le Hong Nga of the Preventive Medicine Centre said that many hospitals and vaccination centres were also providing two-in-one vaccines that immunise against both measles and rubella. The first vaccine is scheduled at 12 months old and the second shot three to five … [Read more...] about More measles cases reported in HCM City
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More measles cases reported in HCM City as parents delay vaccines for children
Viet Nam News HCM CITY — Parents have delayed taking their nine-month-old children to healthcare facilities for measles vaccinations because of insufficient counselling from hospitals and doctors at vaccination centres. The delay has led to more reported cases of measles and an increased risk of an outbreak, according to the Preventive Medicine Centre in HCM City. The first vaccine shot against measles is supposed to take place at nine months old and the second shot at 18 months old under the national immunisation guidelines of the Ministry of Health. Lê Hồng Nga of the Preventive Medicine Centre said that many hospitals and vaccination centres were also providing two-in-one vaccines that immunise against both measles and rubella. The first vaccine is scheduled at 12 months old and the second shot three to five years later, under the manufacturers’ guidelines. Dr Nguyễn Thị Hồng Biên, deputy head of the District 8 Health … [Read more...] about More measles cases reported in HCM City as parents delay vaccines for children
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/1
Hanoi 3rd in JLL's City Momentum Index The Asia-Pacific is home to 19 of the top 20 cities on the sixth City Momentum Index published by JLL, highlighting the continuing shift of fast urban growth from the West to the East. Overall, Indian and Chinese cities dominate the rankings, accounting for three quarters of the top 20. Leading the pack are Bengaluru and Hyderabad in India, with Hanoi third. “Asia continues to show strong momentum, with cities that are successfully expanding their innovation economy punching above their weight in terms of attracting capital, companies, and people,” said Mr. Jeremy Kelly, Director of Global Research at JLL. “It’s clear that the tech sector is a key driver of both real estate and economic momentum - driven by large technology firms as well as dynamic startups in cities like Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ho Chi Minh City and Shenzhen.” Although the global economic cycle is in its late stages, there are still many cities in the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 19/1
Vietnamese designers to debut at New York fashion week
By Nguyen Quy  January 15, 2019 | 10:10 am GMT+7 Two Vietnamese designers Nguyen Cong Tri (L) and Phuong My will showcase their collections at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) next month. Photo acquired by VnExpress Two renowned Vietnamese designers will showcase their collections at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) next month. This is the first time Vietnamese designers have been invited to introduce their latest collections at one of the ‘Big Four’ fashion weeks in the world. The official website of the NYFW, which is usually held in February and September each year as a semi-annual series of events generally lasting seven to nine days, has released an official list of designers for its upcoming show in February. For the very first time, Vietnamese designers Nguyen Cong Tri and Phuong My are on the list. Tri, a leading name in Vietnam’s fashion scene, is set to join hands with New York-based Kate Young, one of the most in-demand … [Read more...] about Vietnamese designers to debut at New York fashion week
BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/8
Mekong Capital divests from Asia ChemicalsMekong Enterprise Fund II, a unit of Mekong Capital, has completely divested from Asia Chemicals Corporation (ACC) and taken in US$8.9 million, a 2.6-fold increase over its initial investment, after a seven-year holding period.According to a press release issued by Mekong Capital on August 10, in 2011, MEF II invested US$3.8 million in ACC, which was its 10th investment, after others in Mobile World Investment Group (The Gioi Di Dong), Golden Gate, Vietnam Australia International School and International Consumer Products.However, MEF II has now divested from all of its 10 earlier investments. The divestments have helped the fund generate a gross return multiple of 4.5 and a gross internal rate of return of 22.5%.Early this year, MEF II sold five million shares at Mobile World, generating a gross return multiple of 56.9 and an IRR of 61.1%, making it one of the most successful investments in Asia.Also, the fund’s full exit from Vietnam … [Read more...] about BUSINESS NEWS IN BRIEF 22/8