The surgical team of Military Hospital 103 successfully performs the first lung transplant from two living donors (Photo: VNA) Geneva (VNA) – Director-General of the World Health Organisation
(WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus hailed achievements of the Vietnamese
health sector in his sent to the sector on October 5.
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is very proud to witness the changes in
medicine and health care in Vietnam over the past decades, as since 1945, the
country’s life expectancy has increased by many years, with significant
reductions in preventable diseases, including the eradication of polio, as well
as great strides in tackling diseases like malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis.
Vietnam has also expanded the health insurance
system, helping it gain achievements in health care for its people, he said,
adding that progress has also been made in addressing risk factors for
non-communicable diseases such as reducing the smoking rate.
(Photo: AFP/VNA)Recently, has also shown its capacity to respond
strongly to the COVID-19 pandemic, including carrying out vaccinations
comprehensively and quickly, and always targeting the most vulnerable groups.
WHO is proud to be a trusted partner of the Vietnamese Government
and people and is committed to maintaining strong coordination and support for the
country on its journey to bring a healthier, safer and more prosperous life to all Vietnamese, the WHO leader stated./.
Source: VietnamPlus
