Việt Nam’s pediatric leap: from high-risk births to world-class survival rates

VietnamNews - Nov 9, 2026

Việt Nam has made major gains in child survival, but antibiotic-resistant infections remain a serious threat. Learn why early diagnosis and responsible antibiotic use matter.

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