Hanoi begins measles vaccination campaign

According to the municipal Department of Health, as of July 20, a total of 732,873 residents had undergone periodic check-ups and had electronic health records established. The figure reflects encouraging initial results from the citywide campaign launched by the department and underscores local authorities' commitment to implementing one of the largest community healthcare programmes ever undertaken in the southern metropolis.

The campaign, launched on July 16, aims to ensure that all residents receive health examinations, have electronic health records and benefit from continuous health management.

The health condition of the last patient receiving treatment following the deadly boat capsize off the Phu Quoc special one in An Giang province has shown positive signs of improvement after three more days of intensive care, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City said on July 16.

Upon arrival at Cho Ray Hospital, the patient remained in critical condition. However, doctors reported encouraging signs, with both haemodynamic parameters and blood oxygen levels showing improvement.

The surgery was completed in just 65 minutes, the shortest operation time among all heart transplants carried out at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.

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.

Achieving universal health check-ups in 2026 will lay the foundation for a new healthcare model in which every resident has an electronic health record, receives regular screenings, benefits from lifelong health management and gains access to early intervention through primary healthcare services.

According to Decision No. 1675/QD-BYT recently issued by the Ministry of Health, the practice of periodic health check-ups for children under 6 years old will be standardized nationwide. The document focuses on requiring all children in this age group to receive a periodic medical examination at least once a year. Decision 1675/QD-BYT officially takes effect and replaces Decision 1284/QD-BYT (issued on May 7, 2026) to adjust professional content to better suit the practice of medical examination and treatment.

French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson described the technology transfer as a vivid evidence of over-30-year health cooperation between the two countries.

Director of the municipal Department of Health Tran Thanh Thuy said the city has developed a comprehensive plan for conducting free periodic health examinations and screening services throughout 2026, and prepared the necessary human resources, facilities and digital infrastructure to ensure effective implementation.