Vietnamese and foreign scientists, experts and doctors
gathered at a conference on December 20 to seek measures to improve the
efficiency of preventive measures against and treatment to diseases related to
Agent Orange/dioxin exposure.
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamese and foreign scientists, experts and
doctors gathered at a conference on December 20 to seek measures to improve the
efficiency of preventive measures against and treatment to diseases related to
Agent Orange/dioxin exposure.
Participants analyse the real situation of the diseases in
Vietnam, evaluating the results of relevant researches and giving a number of
models of preventing and treating diseases related to Agent Orange/dioxin (AO)
exposure.
Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son said that
although the war ended nearly 50 years ago, dioxin consequences have still
lingered. AO victims and their offspring have suffered serious diseases and
deformities, while medical facilities have yet to meet their demand, he said.
The official said that despite efforts to support AO
victims, the prevention and cure of AO related diseases have remained a tough
issue that needs further researches.
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