Deputy Head of the HIV-AIDS Prevention and Control Department Dr Pham Duc Manh has announced the Ministry of Health's decision authorising five local firms to produce Methadone for treating heroin addiction.
Deputy Head of the HIV-AIDS Prevention and Control Department Dr Pham Duc Manh has announced the Ministry of Health’s decision authorising five local firms to produce Methadone for treating heroin addiction.
Dr. Manh made the announcement at a National Action Month Against HIV-AIDS press conference on November 15. He noted methadone made in Vietnam can be sold at lower prices than imported treatments.
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Manh said his Department is coordinating with relevant agencies and businesses on calling for contract bids and conducting trials in a number of localities.
He added locally produced Methadone treatments are planned to become widely available by 2015.
The National Action Month on HIV/AIDS Prevention aims to raise public awareness regarding HIV transmission prevention and is especially focused on vulnerable social groups, remote area residents, and members of ethnic minorities.
As of September 30, Vietnam is home to more than 218,400 people living with HIV. The deadly virus has claimed over 66,116 lives.
Approximately 65,700 other HIV patients currently suffer from AIDS.(Source:VOV)
