A total of 811 individuals and organisations in Ho Chi Minh City were honoured at a conference on May 31 for donating blood and contributing to the city’s voluntary blood donation movement.
Outstanding blood donors receive medals and certificates at a ceremony in HCM City on May 31 (Source: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) - A total of 811 individuals and organisations in♏ Ho ChiMinh City were honoured at a conference on May 31 for donating bloodand contributing to the city’s voluntary blood donation movement.
Of them, 71 individuals donated blood40 times and 178 others donated 30 times.
Seventeen organisations were presentedblood donation medals by the Vietnam Red Cross.
Nguyen Tan Binh, director of thecity Department of Health, said the number of voluntary donors had beenincreasing in recent years, helping save thousands of lives.
He called on organisationsand individuals to participate in voluntary blood donation campaigns.
Nguyen Hoang An, deputy chairman of theHCM City chapter of the Red Cross, said the city received more than 273,490units of blood from voluntary donors last year, which was 94.8 percent ofthe target.
The city held 30 training coursesfor 2,730 volunteers at 24 district voluntary blood donation centres,two universities and the Humanitarian Blood Donation Centre.
This year the city is looking toget 260,000 units of blood from donors.
To achieve the goal ofincreasing the blood donation rate, the city plans to enhancepublicity to raise community awareness of the benefits of voluntary blooddonation and safe blood transfusion.
It seeks to sustain the number ofrepeat donors and increase the number of people donatingblood, especially youths.
At least 30 percent of governmentworkers, Youth Union members and students, adding up to around 80,000 people,are expected to give blood.
The city's 60,000 medical workers arealso encouraged to participate in blood donation campaigns.
Annual campaigns like Red SpringFestival and Red Blood in Summer, and others run to mark Voluntary BloodDonation Day (April 7) and the World Blood Donor Day(June 14) are organised throughout the year.
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The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion has called on the community, especially those with type O blood, to donate blood in an effort to avoid a shortage during the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holidays.
There are now nearly 70 places for blood donation throughout the country in anticipation of the coming lunar New Year, the longest festival in Vietnam, organizers of the drive announced at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 6.
Vice President Dang Thi Ngoc Thinh on February 23 beat the drum during a ceremony in Hanoi to officially start the 12th nationwide Spring blood donation drive,
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For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
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Outstanding blood donors receive medals and certificates at a ceremony in HCM City on May 31 (Source: VNA)
