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20/01/2021 21:26 GMT+7
Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Lien has been awarded with the title of “Hero of Labour in the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) Period” in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the development of the vaccine industry in Vietnam from 2009 – 2019.
80-year-old Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Lien (left) is presented with the title of “Hero of Labour in the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) Period” by Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on January 19. (Photo: VNA)
Lien is a senior specialist at the State-owned Company for Vaccine and Biological Production No.1 (Vabiotech) under the Ministry of Health, who had 53 years of experience in medicine.
Health Ministry Says Preparations for COVAX on Track
In addition, the Government is also in bilateral talks with our donors and partners to secure additional supply of vaccine to increase the coverage of vaccination against Covid-19.
Source: Supplied Wednesday, 06 January 2021 12:28 PM
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) assures the public that work on acquiring Covid-19 vaccines once they are approved, and the preparations in country to receive and roll out COVAX (Covid-19 Vaccines Access Facility) is well underway and progressing according to plan.
The statement was made in response to claims made by the office of the opposition group that health is far from ready in its preparedness to receive and roll out the vaccine due to delays with appointments of technical expertise to support the government in this regard.