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The Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has set a goal of having 100 per cent of general education students learn English as a second language by 2035.

The Việt Nam Food Safety Authority under the Ministry of Health on Friday ordered an urgent investigation into advertising violations for the dietary supplement Supergreens Gummies, also marketed as Kẹo Rau Củ Kera, claimed to be a substitute for fibre in vegetables or fruits.

Vietnam performs over 1,000 organ transplants annually, the highest rate in Southeast Asia, however, the country’s organ donation rate from brain-dead donors remains among the lowest in the world.

According to Ms. Silvia Danailov, UNICEF warmly congratulates Vietnam on the decision (free tuition). This is a decision in line with Vietnam's international commitments, including the Convention on the Rights of the Child and Sustainable Development Goal No. 4.

UNICEF Vietnam and the Ministry of Health have launched a campaign urging parents to vaccinate their children with two complete doses of the Rota vaccine before six months of age.

After an unusually cold in February, the northern region is forecast to endure another chilly month, as multiple cold air masses are expected to sweep through the area.

This decision was made after the Politburo reviewed the Government's report on the ability to balance finances during and after the process of streamlining the political system's apparatus, on February 28.

This information was disclosed by the Immigration Department during the press conference held by the Ministry of Public Security, which announced Decree No. 02/2025/ND-CP dated February 18, 2025. This decree outlines the functions, tasks, powers, and organizational structure of the Ministry of Public Security.

According to Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, with the requirement to develop into a specialized medical facility, Bach Mai Hospital proposed to the Government to allocate investment funds to build new buildings and renovate some buildings that have deteriorated after more than 100 years of use; soon put Bach Mai Hospital 2 in Ha Nam into operation to reduce the load on facility 1; approve the policy of establishing Bach Mai University of Medicine and Pharmacy on the basis of upgrading Bach Mai Medical College.

On February 27, 1955, President Ho Chi Minh sent a letter to a conference of medical workers across the country, encouraging them to uphold the noble principle of being “A good doctor is like an affectionate mother” and to unite in building a national healthcare system with the motto of “Science – National Identity – Public Service.” His words served as a guiding light for generations of medical professionals, urging them to dedicate themselves to the revolutionary cause and the well-being of the people.

“In recent years, we have witnessed significant progress in our country. We have strengthened our democracy, promoted economic and social development, and solidified our position in the international community. The Dominican Republic continues to experience sustained economic growth, averaging between 5 and 6% annually,” said Dominican Republic Ambassador to Vietnam Jaime Francisco Rodríguez.

Regarding the press information, about the story of pregnant woman QA shared on social networks, reflecting on the responsibility of some doctors during the treatment process at the Central Maternity Hospital, on February 22, 2025, the leader of the Department of Maternal and Child Health (Ministry of Health) said that there was a document directing and requesting the Central Maternity Hospital to inspect, verify and report the incident in detail.

On the evening of February 22, 2025, at the Music One Theater - VOH Ho Chi Minh City People's Radio Station, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Association for the Relief of Disabled Children and Children's Health Magazine successfully organized and spread a series of events: Charity Ambassador Program; Campaign "Joining hands to support disabled children" and the Launching Ceremony of the Quiz Contest "For Children's Smiles".

Ho Chi Minh City has approved a resolution to provide tuition support for children under five years old, public and private high school students, and continuing education learners starting from the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Political Bureau’s recent decision not to discipline Party members who have a third child or more is expected to help increase the total fertility rate nationwide and align with both the country’s demographic realities and its sustainable development needs.