Socialist Republic of Vietnam

Ha Noi, Nov.25 (VNA)-- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided USD 130,000 to a project to improve Ha Noi's first-aid services.

The money was channelled through the U.S. humanitarian organisation, Counterpart International.

Under the project, Ha Noi's first-aid staff will be trained in advanced techniques with a view to minimize deaths by injuries and diseases.

The project started this November and will last until October of 2002.

In addition, Saint Paul Hospital of Ha Noi has been helped by the U.S. non-governmental organisations of Counterpart International, Project Hope, and World Medical Relief, in medicines and medical equipment worth USD 302,457 for its emergency services.--VNA