Ho Chi Minh City allocates nearly VND240 billion to waive middle school tuition fees

On August 11th, the Editorial Board held a meeting to prepare for the launch of the Health Today Media channel, scheduled to take place on August 20th, 2026 in Hanoi. The meeting was chaired by the Editor-in-Chief, Dr. Tran Doan Tien, and attended by the Editorial Board and relevant departments. Many important aspects related to the program, organization, guest speakers, content production, and communication plan for the event were reviewed and finalized.

According to the recently issued decision on health insurance coverage targets for the period 2026-2030, the percentage of people participating will gradually increase each year. From 95.98% in 2026, this figure is expected to reach 100% by 2030. Even in the pivotal year of 2026, many provinces and cities have already received high targets, notably Hanoi (96.25%), Ho Chi Minh City (96%), and mountainous regions like Cao Bang (99.36%).

To commend and honor exemplary orphaned and abandoned children who have shown willpower and determination to overcome difficulties and excel in their studies, training, and lives; and to acknowledge and express gratitude to organizations and individuals who have made significant contributions to the care of orphaned and abandoned children, the Vietnam Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities is organizing the First "Flowers Offered to Uncle Ho" Program - 2026, in Hanoi.

The digital environment delivers clear gains: online birth registration, broader access to educational resources beyond classrooms and borders, and deeper integration into social life via national databases on law, education, health care, and population data. But it also introduces hazards such as harmful content, cyberbullying, online sexual harassment, personal data breaches, privacy violations, and potential psychological fallout from excessive screen time.

According to information from the Vietnam Social Insurance, the Government has just issued Decree No. 161 regulating the basic salary and bonus regime for cadres, civil servants, public employees, and the armed forces. Accordingly, from July 1, 2026, the basic salary will be raised from 2.34 million VND to 2.53 million VND/month.

On the morning of May 19th, in Hanoi, the First National Congress of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of People with Disabilities, for the term 2026-2031, held its session in an atmosphere of enthusiasm, solemnity, unity, and innovation, upholding the tradition of solidarity, compassion, and social responsibility as the country enters a new era. Ms. Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, Vice President and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, attended and delivered an important speech guiding the Congress.

In response to the 2026 Action Month for Children and to celebrate International Children's Day on June 1st, the Children's Health Magazine, in collaboration with relevant agencies, social organizations, businesses, and charitable units, will organize the "Connecting Compassion for Children Day" on May 30-31, 2026, at the Hanoi Children's Palace (Branch 2).

The education ministry demanded a complete review of existing curricula, covering goals, learning outcomes, structure, content, teaching and assessment methods, and how emerging technologies like AI, semiconductors, automation, data science, and cybersecurity are embedded.

On February 28th, news of severe damage to educational and sports facilities in southern Iran from airstrikes caused a major shock. In the city of Minab, the Shajareh Tayyebeh girls' elementary school suffered extensive damage during morning classes. A school staff member tearfully recounted the chaotic scene as students aged 7 to 12 faced danger in their classrooms, which are supposed to be the safest spaces.

On February 4, the Vietnam Red Cross Society, in coordination with the Dak Lak provincial authorities, organised the programme “Tet for Flood-Affected Communities” in Tay Hoa commune. At the event, 1,000 Tet gift packages, worth 1 million VND (38 USD) each, were presented to poor households, policy beneficiary families facing hardship, victims of Agent Orange, elderly people living alone, persons with disabilities, those with serious illnesses, and families affected by storms and floods.