Warning: NAD+ products are not yet approved for circulation

Currently, on websites and social networks, there are many illegal advertisements related to NAD+ (Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide) that completely lack scientific evidence about its anti-aging effects, enhancing energy, health, and beauty. beautiful,... This product has not been licensed for circulation in Vietnam, and is not included in any treatment guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, NAD+ products have not been licensed for circulation in Vietnam, and are not included in any treatment guidelines of the Ministry of Health.

Recently, the Department of Health Inspectorate coordinated with District 3 Police, District 3 Health Department, Vo Thi Sau Ward People's Committee and Vo Thi Sau Ward Police, District 3 to conduct an inspection of the Dermatology Clinic of the Public Works branch. Shynh House LLC, address 33 Tran Quoc Thao, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City.

At the time of inspection, the team noted that there were 2 medical records of 2 patients who had received NAD+ infusions from the clinic in previous days with indications to help improve skin and hair and improve health.

This clinic did not provide the Inspection Team with NAD+ products and invoices and documents related to this product used for patients. The clinic admitted that it previously advertised the NAD+ energy infusion service on the LED screen in front of the facility and on its website.

At the meeting with the Inspector of the Department of Health, the clinic representative confirmed that this facility used solutions considered "NAD +" which were essentially vitaplex 500 ml, pantogen 250 ml or 500 ml, polymia kabi solutions. 250 ml or 500 ml. These are common infusions containing B vitamins with market prices ranging from 60.000 VND to 125.000 VND.

Inspectors of the Department of Health continue to establish administrative violations and strictly handle the Dermatology Clinic of the Shynh House Co., Ltd. branch with violations of regulations in medical examination and treatment practice. diseases, including providing medical examination and treatment services beyond the scope of expertise; the practitioner is not registered to practice; failure to ensure essential medicines to promptly provide first aid to patients;

Trading in goods of unknown origin; Advertising medical examination and treatment services lacks content about the scope of professional activities; Advertising that uses the word "number one" or words with similar meanings without legal documents to prove it according to regulations,...

For the above violations, the facility may be fined up to 268.000.000 VND and have the right to use its medical examination and treatment license revoked for a period of 6 months.

Another facility inspected by the Department of Health Inspectorate is the General Clinic of 3T Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company at address No. I-1.TM.01-2, Iris Commercial Area (I) Hado Centrosa Complex, No. 200 3/2 Street, Ward 12, District 10, Ho Chi Minh City.

At the time of inspection, the team noted that the Clinic had illegal advertisements related to NAD+ such as: "Health banquet with Drip NAD+ infusion for anti-aging and rejuvenation in an upscale way, top 5 premium Drip NAD+ regimens." most chosen: regimen to increase energy, sleep well, increase memory, fight depression, reduce anxiety"; 

There are 3 patients being infused with a yellow, unlabeled solution; There are products: NDA+ 1000mg vial, gluthion vial and products lacking information to determine product origin and quality.

With the above violations, the Department of Health Inspectorate issued Decision No. 324/QD-XPHC for 3T Trading and Investment Joint Stock Company with illegal advertising and facilities that do not meet the staff requirements. practice.

The Department of Health will continue to transfer case information to relevant authorities to clarify the origin of these products and strictly handle them according to the law.

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health calls on people to be highly wary of statements that have no scientific basis or have not been verified by state management agencies to avoid health and financial risks. 

When detecting illegal, false advertisements, signs of fraud or fraud in the medical field, people can call the hotline at 0989.401.155 or upload information to the "Medical" application. online health service" so that the Department of Health Inspectors can promptly capture information, prevent and handle violations in accordance with the law to protect people's rights and health.

5 messages about breastfeeding

World Breastfeeding Week has been organized by the World Breastfeeding Action Alliance (WABA) since 1991, taking place from August 1 to August 8 every year.

This is an annual activity to encourage the support of the entire society so that every child has the opportunity to enjoy the irreplaceable source of nutrition from breast milk.

After 33 years of implementation, Breastfeeding Week has become an important event in many countries and territories including Vietnam, with diverse response activities around the world.

In 2024, World Breastfeeding Week has the theme "Narrowing the gap - Supporting breastfeeding for all mothers - Connecting loving arms".

The Ministry of Health and the Alive & Thrive Foundation convey 5 messages about breastfeeding. By supporting and promoting breastfeeding, you are contributing to eliminating inequality;

Breast milk is the best source of nutrition for the development of infants and young children; Mothers should practice skin-to-skin contact with their baby for a long time as soon as the baby is born so that the baby has the opportunity to breastfeed early; Husbands, families and communities should support and support breastfeeding mothers; Let's join hands to save the lives of premature and sick babies by donating breast milk to the Breast Milk Bank system.

Dak Lak recorded 3 cases of Japanese Encephalitis

Information from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) of Dak Lak province said that the locality has just recorded one more case of a child suffering from Japanese encephalitis.

This is the third case of Japanese Encephalitis since the beginning of 3 until now. The patient is HNRN (Female, born in 2024, residing in Ea Ho commune, Krong Nang district, Dak Lak province).

According to the patient's family, on July 17, the child developed symptoms of high fever and headache. The family took the child for examination and treatment at Krong District Medical Center.

On July 20, the child was transferred to Central Highlands General Hospital for further treatment with a diagnosis of prolonged high fever and meningitis monitoring. On July 7, the child's test results were positive for Japanese Encephalitis.

Immediately after recording the case, CDC Dak Lak quickly coordinated with local health facilities to investigate the vector of Japanese Encephalitis.

At the same time, treat the environment around the patient's house and strengthen communication work for people on proactive measures to prevent and control Japanese B Encephalitis.

Investigation results showed that the environment around the patient's house had ponds, stagnant water, and rice fields near the house. Households around the patient's house raise cows and pigs, which is a favorable environment for mosquitoes that transmit Japanese Encephalitis to multiply and develop. At the patient's home, the presence of Culex mosquitoes, a vector for transmitting Japanese Encephalitis B, was noted in the community.