Held from December 13 to 15, the 19th National Cardiovascular Congress, with the theme “Cardiology in the New Era: The Path to the World,” is hosted by Thua Thien Hue. This event is not only an opportunity for scientists to share knowledge and experience but also a chance to update ontechnical advancements and new solutions to reduce the disease burden and improve the quality of life for the public.

At noon on November 28th, a delegation from Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) had a working session with the Department of Health to discuss the implementation of the “Enhancing Efficiency in Disease Prevention and Control through a Smart City Model for 2025-2030” project.

The International Dermatology Conference, held from November 21 to 23, is jointly organized by the Central Dermatology Hospital, the Department of Health, and the Provincial Dermatology Hospital. The event attracts numerous domestic and international experts with hundreds of presentations being shared. It offers insights into methods, experiences, and technologies in the treatment of skin diseases.

On November 13, the Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC) organized a training course on how to create smoke-free environments in restaurants, hotels, and resorts.

On September 30th, Hue Central Hospital organized a Pediatric Endocrinology training course for 30 doctors of the unit and medical facilities. Also attending the training course were professors and doctors from Toulouse University and Lille University (France).

People with rare blood groups account for about 0.04% - 0.07% of the population. Rare blood is considered a "special red medicine" to treat "special" diseases that no other medicine can replace.

On January 21, the Youth Union of the Provincial Center for Disease Control organized a volunteer activity themed "Warm Spring 2024" for children at six children protection centers in the area of Hue City.

At the Award Ceremony of "L'ORÉAL - UNESCO For the Development of Women in Science" in 2023, Assoc. Prof., Dr. Nguyen Thi Ai Nhung made an impression with her “typical Hue” image upon giving a presentation on the research topic relevant to the potential and application of endemic medicinal plants in Thua Thien Hue Province in supporting disease treatment for public health care. She was among three female scientists honored by L'ORÉAL - UNESCO in 2023.

Plastic waste is not biodegradable, which can only break into small pieces and float everywhere. With the exposure to sunlight, it may take many centuries to decompose. Those very familiar everyday small objects such as straws and bottle caps could take from 100 to 500 years to decompose; while it takes from 500 to 1,000 years for the flimsy plastic bags, and from 50 to 200 years for convenient foam cups to decompose, etc. Our environment and health are extremely negatively affected by plastic waste. It directly impacts soil, water, and air, which also creates favorable conditions for many disease-causing bacteria.

On the morning of August 5, a free congenital heart disease screening program for children in difficult circumstances was held at Hue Central Hospital. The program was organized by Viettel Thua Thien Hue in collaboration with the Vietnam Heart Fund of Vietnam Television and Hue Central Hospital.