Health

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.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has issued a nationwide recall of a batch of 0.9% Sodium Chloride eye drops produced by Pharmedic Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Materials Joint Stock Company after the product failed to meet required clarity standards.

The Ministry of Health said it is closely monitoring developments, regularly updating information from WHO and national focal points implementing the International Health Regulations, while strengthening surveillance at medical facilities and health quarantine measures at border gates.

The plan sets out concrete tasks and solutions to fully institutionalise the directive, while guiding ministries, sectors and localities in implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies to ensure more effective health insurance coverage, with the goal of achieving universal coverage by 2030.

The successful deployment of haemodialysis services on Con Dao enables patients to receive treatment where they live, easing financial and psychological burdens.

The three-day event is co-hosted by the Vietnam Odonto-Stomatology Association (VOSA), the Asia Pacific Dental Federation (APDF), the Hanoi Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital (NHOS), and the FDI World Dental Federation. It’s the first time Vietnam has hosted the APDC, drawing over 4,000 domestic and foreign experts, scientists, and dental practitioners.

CDC Hanoi was instructed to strengthen health monitoring of passengers entering and transiting through Noi Bai International Airport to detect suspected cases early and ensure timely isolation and handling at the point of entry.

After being assisted on a medically supported flight back to the United States for continued treatment, Gilberto’s health condition showed positive improvement. From afar, he later sent a heartfelt video message expressing gratitude to the medical team at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, the people he called “heroes.”

According to the World Health Organisation, oral diseases affect around 3.5 billion people globally, making them the most prevalent non-communicable conditions. In Vietnam, over 90% of the population has experienced oral health problems to varying degrees.

The Health Ministry has worked in lockstep with the Ministry of Construction to clear cost-appraisal and contract-approval bottlenecks, with the process now flowing smoothly. It has also teamed up with the construction and defence ministries to press contractors to accelerate outstanding licensing requirements, including fire safety and waste treatment systems.

When one heart stops beating so that others may live on, it represents not only a medical transfer but also a continuation of compassion and humanity, said Professor Dr Pham Nhu Hiep, Director of the Hue Central Hospital.

Authorities warn that hostile forces are exploiting such fears through what is increasingly described as “cognitive warfare” – the use of digital platforms, social media, misinformation and even artificial intelligence to manipulate perceptions, sow doubt and erode public trust.

The successful colorectal cancer surgery for an Indonesian patient once again demonstrates the advances in the professional expertise of Vietnamese doctors and has further strengthened the country’s medical reputation and the trust of patients across the region and beyond.

Vietnam is expected to collaborate with international partners, including Russia and France, in conducting clinical trials for new-generation vaccines, particularly those using mRNA technology for cancer treatment.

In 2025, the country reported 246 cases with no deaths, down more than 30% year-on-year. In the first months of 2026, only 25 cases were recorded, again with no fatalities. So far, 26 out of 34 provinces and cities have been officially recognised as malaria-free.