The Italian Embassy and University of Sassari will join hands with Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy to organize a healthcare festival in Vietnam’s central city of Hue in June. The event, which is part of Hue Festival 2010 on June 5-13, is expected to draw the participation of many leading foreign and local scientists, the Van Hoa newspaper reported March 5. The event will focus on diabetes and malnutrition issues, aiming to improve the public awareness of scientific fields. Four local units have funded a combined VND6.3 billion ($329,842) to hold Hue Festival 2010, the Hue Festival Center said.
