This figure was released by the Vietnam Administration of AIDS Control (VAAC) under the Ministry of Health (MOH). In May alone, there were an additional 1,028 new HIV infections and 372 AIDS patients were diagnosed. In comparison with the previous month, the number of new HIV infection and AIDS patients diagnosed was reduced by 1,006 and 833 cases respectively. Notably, there are 5,225 children under 16 years old nationwide infected with HIV and the rate of pregnant women infected with HIV is increasing at 0.25 percent, especially in certain localities, the rate reaches 1 percent. … [Read more...] about Number of new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths has been reduced
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Vietnam towards no new HIV infections
So far, the number of accumulated HIV/AIDS infections diagnosed in localities is 243,900, of whom 98,400 are full-blown AIDS victims and 51,200 have died of the disease. The national action month on HIV/AIDS prevention in Vietnam is one of activities to attract interest and intensify responsibility of the community on HIV/AIDS prevention on the world day on AIDS prevention (December 1st) At the same time, the mass media also campaign to change the behavior of people to help them prevent themselves from being infected and how to access prevention services, care and HIV/AIDS treatment. The month of action expects to raise awareness and change bad behavior and increase HIV infection prevention, especially for vulnerable people who live in remote areas and also those who are ethnic minority groups. … [Read more...] about Vietnam towards no new HIV infections
Humanitarian mid-autumn festival for HIV-infected children
As the Full Moon festival is coming, a night festival was held for abandoned and HIV-infected children, from ages 0-12, at the labour and education center in Ba Vi district, Hanoi. … [Read more...] about Humanitarian mid-autumn festival for HIV-infected children
Action to prevent new HIV infection
- The 2011 National Action Month for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control was launched by the Ministry of Health in the northern province of Nam Dinh on November 6. Speaking at the launching ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, Chairman of the National Committee for AIDS, Drugs and Prostitution Prevention and Control, emphasized that 2011 the 21st year, Vietnam has coped with HIV/AIDS since the first case of HIV infection was diagnosed in the country. Since then, the fight against AIDS has made many achievements. Vietnam has worked hard to control the spread of the disease and the number of new HIV infections and deaths due to AIDS. This has led to a decrease during the last three years. Vietnam's action month response runs parallel with the global HIV/AIDS prevention campaign in the 2011-2015 period, with the three targets: no new HIV infections; no deaths due to AIDS; and no discrimination and stigma against people with HIV. Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc suggested … [Read more...] about Action to prevent new HIV infection
Campaign against mother-to-child HIV infection launched
VGP - The Ministry of Health on Wednesday launched a month-long campaign on preventing mother-to-child HIV infection under which pregnant mothers are encouraged to practice regular medical check-ups for HIV. The medical check-ups will help pregnant mothers to know more about their health conditions and equip them with effective skills to prevent HIV infection to their children. The campaign, kicked off in Hồ Chí Minh City, will be carried out nationwide. At least 225 service providing sites will be set up to offer mothers with HIV consultancy and testing, preventive medicines, alternative milk for children of HIV-infected mothers. The number of HIV patients has gradually reduced in Việt Nam in recent years but the percentage of HIV-infected pregnant women is still rising. It is estimated that around 6,000 pregnant women are infected with HIV each year, 35% of their children is vulnerable to the disease. However, the percentage would be brought down to just 5% if mothers apply … [Read more...] about Campaign against mother-to-child HIV infection launched