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Vietnam adds monkeypox to group of infectious diseases

The Ministry of Health has decided to add monkeypox to Group B infectious diseases which are considered to be dangerous, highly contagious, and potentially fatal diseases.

PM joins G20 leaders’ video conference on COVID-19 combat

Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on March 26 evening joined a G20 leaders’ video conference on COVID-19 prevention and control held as an initiative by Saudi Arabia which holds the presidency of G20.

Study shows health improving globally, but progress is patchy

 Globally, people's health is improving and life expectancy is rising, but progress is far from universal with chronic diseases bringing long-term illness and causing seven out of 10 deaths,

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 18/7

 PM pushes for state budget collection target; Vice NA Chairwoman receives Lao youth delegation; Young Viet kieu welcomed home