Countries, int’l organisations continue support for Việt Nam's typhoon relief efforts

IOM Việt Nam Chief of Mission Park Mi-Hyung said that the IOM stands ready to accompany the Vietnamese Government and the MoH in particular to help the northern localities recover from the typhoon.

Countries and international organisations continue pitching in for typhoon Yagi relief work in Việt Nam’s northern localities.

The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) in Việt Nam said on Tuesday that it has provided more than 3,800 people, mostly women and children, who were forced to evacuate due to the super storm, with essential items like fresh water, blankets, soaps and tents.

The emergency assistance has been jointly delivered by the IOM, the Ministry of Health and local medical stations.

Under a cooperation agreement between the IOM and the ministry in early September, various measures in response to the natural disaster have been stepped up over the past time.

IOM Việt Nam Chief of Mission Park Mi-Hyung said that the IOM stands ready to accompany the Vietnamese Government and the MoH in particular to help the northern localities recover from the typhoon.

The same day, the French Embassy in Việt Nam said more than VNĐ19 billion (over US$772,000) was mobilised from the French agencies and communities to support Việt Nam’s relief efforts.

Meanwhile, the British Embassy announced that a part of the UK’s humanitarian aid for Vietnam to address the aftermath of the typhoon was brought to affected localities by the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The assistance focuses on protecting children’s health and providing cash support, hygiene supplies and clean water in Yên Bái Province.

The embassy said the UK commits to accompanying Vietnam to support and protect children during the recovery process. The UK Government has provided 1 million GBP ($1.32 million) to assist Việt Nam’s settlement of the typhoon aftermath.