Quang Tri, March 18 -- The Ministry of Public Security and authorities of the north-central province of Quang Tri on March 17 held a ceremony to inaugurate a model home and officially launch the construction of 1,143 houses for disadvantaged families in Lia commune, Huong Hoa district. As part of a nationwide campaign on joining hands to eradicate temporary and dilapidated housing, the ministry has mobilised funding worth 80 billion VND (3.13 million USD) for the construction. With prefabricated structures, the houses are designed to adapt to the geography, climate, and cultural practices of ethnic minority communities in the area. Each unit, expected to have a lifespan of over 10 years, is valued at at 90 million VND, of which 70 million...