Health

To build a resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the challenges of ageing, emerging diseases and rising expectations for quality care, Vietnam must continue to strengthen primary and preventive care, invest in human resources, accelerate digitalisation and big data development, and refine healthcare financing mechanisms.

An airport representative said Noi Bai has tightened health controls around the clock, with close coordination between the International Health Quarantine unit and the airport’s emergency medical team helping detect abnormal signs early and ensuring the aviation gateway remains safe and smooth.

On January 28, the Department of Disease Prevention (Ministry of Health) sent an urgent document to the Departments of Health of 31 provinces and cities; 5 International Health Quarantine Centers in Hai Phong, Lang Son, Lao Cai, Quang Ninh, and Khanh Hoa; and 26 local Centers for Disease Control (CDC), requesting increased surveillance and prevention of diseases caused by the Nipah virus.

Nipah virus infection is designated a Group A infectious disease, with reported fatality rates of between 40 and 75%. At present, no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment is available. The virus is mainly transmitted from animals to humans or through contact with contaminated food and objects, and can also spread between people via direct contact with bodily fluids and secretions of infected patients.

Vietnam has recorded no cases of Nipah virus infection as of January 26, according to the Ministry of Health (MoH), which has instructed localities to step up surveillance and preventive measures and remain ready to respond to any potential outbreak.

On the evening of January 26, 2026, in Hanoi, the Children's Health Magazine organized the first "Nurturing Compassion" program - 2025, aiming to honor groups, individuals, and businesses with a compassionate heart and spread the message of working together to care for and protect vulnerable children.

The Children's Health Magazine - suckhoetreem.vn will organize the first "Nurturing Compassion" program in 2025 to call upon benevolent hearts to join hands in helping children in special circumstances celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Horse 2026. The program will be broadcast live on Channel 2 of Hanoi Radio and Television Station from Studio S1, Military Radio and Television Center (165 Xa Dan Street, Hanoi), from 8:10 PM to 9:30 PM (90 minutes) on January 26, 2026.

According to Minister Dao Hong Lan, Resolution 72 of the Politburo is not just a simple directive but a strategic shift in thinking. For a long time, healthcare has mainly focused on diagnosing and treating illnesses when people are already sick. Now, the focus has shifted significantly towards comprehensive healthcare.

Member of the Party Central Committee and Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan said the Politburo's Resolution No. 72 provides a breakthrough orientation for the protection, care and improvement of the people’s health. It places the people’s health at the centre of all healthcare policies and services, while aiming to address long-standing bottlenecks in the health sector that have yet to be fundamentally resolved.

Ensuring medical security, disease prevention and control, food safety, environmental hygiene, and readiness to handle all medical contingencies is among the key tasks directly contributing to the success of the 14th National Party Congress.

The Hanoi Medical University Elderly Health Care - Medical Complex is designed as a multi-functional integrated hub combining high-quality medical services, education and clinical training, scientific research, technology transfer and comprehensive elderly care, forming a synchronised healthcare–education–research ecosystem.

As Vietnam’s population ages rapidly, Dr Angela Pratt, WHO Representative in Vietnam, identified two strategic priorities: strengthening primary healthcare and developing a formal long-term care system. These measures are essential not only for healthy ageing, but also as long-term investments with wide-ranging socio-economic returns.

The 108 Military Central Hospital, on January 12, announced that it had successfully performed a multi-organ transplant from a brain-dead donor, a health care worker.

Medical teams will participate in a full rehearsal at the National Convention Centre on January 13 to finalise all preparations ahead of the 14th National Party Congress, which will take place from January 19 to 25.

The Red Sunday campaign has mobilised hundreds of thousands of blood units, making a significant contribution to reducing blood shortages during the Lunar New Year (Tet) Festival.