viernes, 24 de enero de 2014

CDC Around the World This Week: CDC in Vietnam

CDC Around the World This Week: CDC in Vietnam



CDC Around the World



IN THIS MESSAGE:
Photo of the week
PHOTO OF THE WEEK
PEPFAR and CDC are working towards an AIDS-free
generation in Vietnam. View full-sized photo
Spotlighted Topic of the Week: CDC in Vietnam
In the News
On the Calendar



Blog of the Week
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR GLOBAL HEALTH SECURITY IN VIETNAM
As part of a joint project exercise, the U.S. CDC and Vietnam’s Ministry of Health pretended there were suspect cases of avian influenza A (H7N9) and coronaviruses that surfaced in Vietnam. Then CDC and Vietnamese experts convened to observe Vietnam’s public health machinery spring to life. The scenario was just a practice drill but may be all too real with the H7N9 virus infecting people and poultry in neighboring China. Hence, it is critical that Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is fully prepared to quickly and effectively respond if there is an H7N9 outbreak in Vietnam. Vietnam, after all, shares a border with China and enjoys robust trade of poultry and other commodities with China that are prime candidates for transporting the disease…read blog
Blog of the Week
Infographic of the Week
FLU-LIKE ILLNESS IN VIETNAM
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Infographic of the Week: In Vietnam, flu-like illness is one of the 10 infectious diseases causing the most sickness in the population.
Video of the Week
STRENGTHENING LAB MANAGEMENT TOWARD ACCREDITATION IN VIETNAM
CDC helps laboratories in Vietnam prepare for international accreditation…watch video
Video of the week
Story of the Week
U.S. AND VIETNAM CONDUCT RESEARCH TO REDUCE FLU VIRUS TRANSMISSION BETWEEN ANIMALS AND HUMANS
The U.S. CDC partnered with the Vietnam government to conduct new research on flu viruses in pigs and humans. The ability of the flu virus to evolve and to transmit across species remains a major public health concern and this new research study will enhance Vietnam’s abilities to address these concerns through a One Health approach…read story
In the News
Another Threat to America's Health Security
Huffington Post, January 13, 2014
India Reaches Polio-Free Milestone
Voice of America, January 13, 2014
On the Calendar
February 4: World Cancer Day

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