Infection control key to safer, higher-quality healthcare: Health officialInfection control remains a cornerstone of patient safety, healthcare service quality, and the health system's resilience to infectious diseases, said Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health and Chairman of the National Medical Council.
Vietnam's military medical force exceeds expectations on international rescue missionThe General Department of Logistics - Engineering under the Ministry of National Defence held a meeting in Hanoi on April 9 to honour the military medical personnel who supported earthquake recovery efforts in Myanmar.
WHO urges accelerated action to save mothers, newbornsTo mark the World Health Day (April 7), the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Vietnam has called for accelerated action to ensure that every mother and newborn receives the quality care they deserve.
Hanoi Association for the Relief of Disabled Children: 25 years of spreading the spirit of compassion "Leaving no one behind"On April 3, 2025, at a special school - Nguyen Dinh Chieu Secondary School, the Hanoi Association for Relief of Disabled Children solemnly celebrated its 25th anniversary (2000-2025).
Nationwide immunisation drive ramps up amid measles outbreak riskWith the growing risk of a measles outbreak, localities are ramping up vaccination efforts to curb the spread of the disease and build community immunity.
Spending more than 700 billion VND to build a new Hanoi Eye HospitalThe City People's Committee assigned the Hanoi City Civil Works Construction Investment Project Management Board as the investor. The total estimated investment is 718.969 billion VND. The project implementation period is in 2025 - 2026.
Strong earthquake in Myanmar, Thailand: Many children in distressEarthquakes in Myanmar have had a devastating impact on children and families. Two large earthquakes have shaken the country with epicentres near the city of Mandalay – the first 7.7M followed by a 6.4M in Sagaing city.
Health ministry proposes raising State health insurance contribution for studentsThe Ministry of Health has proposed increasing the minimum health insurance contribution support from 30% to 50% for students from grades 1 to 12, according to a draft decree providing detailed instructions on the Law on Health Insurance.
Japan aids Vietnam’s preparedness for public health emergencies in border provincesThe Japanese Government has announced a 1.5 million USD aid package to support Vietnam’s realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals, channelling funds through the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), according to the UN agencies in Vietnam.
Health experts call for reforms to sustain organ donationThe year 2024 marks a major breakthrough in Vietnam’s organ transplantation sector, with a significant increase in organ donations from brain-dead donors, giving many patients a second chance at life.
Vietnam - second happiest country in Southeast Asia: ReportVietnam has been ranked the second happiest country in Southeast Asia, behind only Singapore, according to the 2025 World Happiness Report released on Thursday.
Health ministry enhances digital transformation in diagnosis, treatmentThe Ministry of Health will focus on developing science, technology, innovation and digital transformation in healthcare this year.
Ministry of Health receives 500,000 doses of measles vaccineThe Ministry of Health has received 500,000 doses of measles vaccine presented by the Vietnam Vaccine JSC to support a nationwide immunisation campaign.
PM releases instructions as measles cases increasePrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued Official Dispatch No 23/CĐ-TTg requesting acceleration of vaccination against measles as the number of cases is on the rise.
Ministry of Health urgently requests measles preventionOn the afternoon of March 15, 2025, The Ministry of Health convened an urgent national online conference in response to the escalating measles epidemic.