National strategic plan for avian influenza prevention in the period of 2014-2018 (04/02/2014)

According to the website chinhphu.vn, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has recently approved the National Plan for avian influenza prevention in the period of 2014-2018.

Gout in Maori and Pacific people linked to protection from malaria (04/15/2014)

Maori and Pacific people's high rates of the arthritic joint disease gout may be related to evolutionary changes protecting against malaria, University of Otago scientists believe.

Physiochemical and microbiological laboratories of IMPE Quy Nhon recognized to the ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standards (03/18/2014)

World Malaria Day, 25 April 2014 and WHO’s information on malaria, updated March 2014 (04/02/2014)

Global efforts to control and eliminate malaria have saved an estimated 3.3 million lives since 2000, reducing malaria mortality rates by 42% globally and 49% in Africa. Increased political commitment and expanded funding have helped to reduce malaria incidence by 25% globally, and 31% in Africa.

Training course on Enhancing Vector Control Skills for medical staff at provincial level in Central Vietnam in 2013 (01/01/2014)

With a view to enhancing the effectiveness of the prevention and control of medical insects in general and malaria vectors in particular in Central Vietnam, updating the information and improving technical skills for entomologic staff, the IMPE-Quy Nhon hold the training course o­n malaria vector control skills in 2013 for entomologic staff of the provincial malaria control centres/provincial centres for preventive medicine in 15 provinces of Central Vietnam.

10 facts on malaria (04/17/2014)

About 3.4 billion people - half of the world's population - are at risk of malaria. In 2012, there were about 207 million malaria cases (with an uncertainty range of 135 million to 287 million) and an estimated 627 000 malaria deaths (with an uncertainty range of 473 000 to 789 000). Increased prevention and control measures have led to a reduction in malaria mortality rates by 42% globally since 2000 and by 49% in the WHO African Region.

Drug-resistant malaria on the Cambodian border: a new health challenge (12/20/2013)

Malaria programmes have seen death rates plummet in south-east Asia, but some experts warn radical action is needed to protect the world from an emerging strain.

Workshop on Review of Project Implementation in the period of 2009-2013 and launching 2014 Workplan of the Viet Nam Global Fund Malaria Control Project (03/31/2014)

On 25^th February 2014, in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, the project management unit (PMU) of Vietnam Global Fund Malaria Control Project organised "Workshop o­n Review of Project Implementation in the period of 2009-2013 and launching 2014 Workplan of the Viet Nam Global Fund Malaria Control Project ".

Birth Control Plugs Male Malaria Mosquitoes (08/27/2012)

A team of scientists at Yale University is working o­n a new birth-control drug for male mosquitos that could slow the malaria epidemic, a disease that sickens more than 215 million people, killing 655,000 each year.

Holograms Offer Hope in Fight Against Malaria (11/07/2013)

Scientists have developed a 3D filming technique that could help inform research to stem the spread of malaria.

A Toenia saginata nidus found in Dak Mon commune, Dak Glei district, Kon Tum Province (05/18/2009)

Taeniasis is the infection of human intestinal parasites with the adult tapeworm of Toenia saginata or Toenia solium. The infection is acquired by eating raw or undercooked beef or pork containing the worm cysts.

Researchers Map Genetic Sequence of Parasitic Worm (01/22/2014)

WASHINGTON - An estimated o­ne to two billion people around the world are infected with soil parasites known as helminthes. Researchers have drawn the genetic blueprint for the hookworm, the most common source of soil-borne parasitic infection in humans. The hookworm's genetic sequence could lead to better treatments and prevention strategies.

Information on insecticides resistance published in international journals (04/02/2014)

World Health Organization: WHO malaria report : 2011. In:WHO Global Malaria Programme.Edited by Data WLC-i-P.Geneva: WHO; 2011: 259.; Yassine H, Osta MA:Anopheles gambiaeinnate immunity.Cell Microbiol, 12(1):1-9.; Davidson G: Insecticide resistance inAnopheles sundaicus.Nature1957, 180(4598): 1333-1335.

Journal Watch, Updated Jan 9, 2014 (01/13/2014)

Antimalarial drug discovery - approaches and progress towards new medicines; Blocking malaria transmission to Anopheles mosquitoes using artemisinin derivatives and primaquine: a systematic review and meta-analysis; The complexity of medicinal plants: The traditional Artemisia annua formulation, current status and future perspectives...

2013 mass performance festival of health sector- region VII (01/10/2014)

On December 14, 2013, in Quy Nhon city, the mass performance festival of the health sector- region VII (Central Vietnam), hosted by the IMPE-Quy Nhon, has made the choice of special items for the performances at the national variety festival saluting 59^th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctor's Day o­n 27 February 2014 in Ha Noi.

The Institute Youth Union organising voluntary medical exammination and free medicine distribution for the people of Hai Giang hamlet, Nhon Hai commune, Quy Nhon city (03/28/2014)

Implementing the plan No.01/KH-DTN of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCMCYU) Executive Committee of IMPE-Quy Nhon o­n launching activities to respond to the "Year of Young Volunteers 2014" and saluting the establishment date of the HCMCYU 26^th March, the Youth Union (YU) of IMPE-Quy Nhon in coordination with the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of Quy Nhon City Police organised the voluntary medical exammination and free medicine distribution for poor people and families of preferential treatment policy at Hai Giang hamlet, Nhon Hai commune, Quy Nhon city.

Global malaria connectivity through air travel (08/16/2013)

The worldwide air travel network has expanded at an exceptional rate over the past century. International passenger numbers are projected to rise from 1.11 billion in 2011 to 1.45 billion by 2016, with an annual growth rate of 5.3%. Today, there are 35,000 direct scheduled routes o­n the air travel network, with 865 new routes established in 2011.

Scientists develop microscopy system for diagnosing malaria faster (03/14/2014)
Diagnosing malaria with a microscope isn't easy. Not o­nly does it take time, but a lot of practice is needed. A team of German researchers has now made a machine that could help.

Antibiotics Overuse is Price of Success in Africa Malaria Fight (03/18/2014)

As malaria rates decline across much of Africa, a new study seeks to fight another problem. Drug-resistant bacteria are a growing concern as antibiotics have become the automatic choice for treating a child with a fever. Research from Tanzania, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that most illnesses are caused by viral infections.  Antibiotics do not kill viruses, and overuse of these important drugs is decreasing their effectiveness.

New protein discovery 'could help treat toxoplasmosis and malaria' (01/09/2014)

Research led by a team of investigators at the Indiana University School of Medicine has detailed the discovery of a new protein and other proteins it connects with, which they say could lead to the development of new drugs that control toxoplasma gondii- the parasite that causes toxoplasmosis.

Situation of Fascioliasis and intestinal parasitic diseases in first 5 months of 2011 (07/15/2011)

Entering summery season, Fascioliasis and parasitic diseases have developed more and more highly, especially in first 5 months of 2011, there were a large number of patients going to the speciality clinic for medical examination and being diagnosed with intestinal parasitic diseases, which were higher than previous periods.

Setback for dengue-blocking mosquito trial in Vietnam – Scidev.net (02/24/2014)

A project to introduce mosquitoes that could potentially block dengue virus o­n an island off Vietnam has run into an early hurdle: the number of mosquitoes carrying a bacteria that prevents them from transmitting dengue is falling below the target level.