Major Vietnam Institute Halts H1N1 Flu Testing For Lack Of Funds
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Vietnam's Pasteur Institute was forced to stop testing for the H1N1 flu virus because of a shortage of funds, creating a concern about adequate health precautions
Vietnam's Pasteur Institute was forced to stop testing for the H1N1 flu virus because of a shortage of funds, creating a concern about adequate health precautions. The Ministry of Health is attempting to determine other ways to help the institute, but said the testing halt would not affect treatment and diagnosis of H1N1. The ministry said the institute was involved only in epidemic control and was not involved with treatment. (Click here for more) "Institute's Decision To Stop H1N1 Testing Will Not Affect Treatment, Says Official" - Saigon Daily (Vietnam) (10/5/09) |