Health ministry maps out three phases for hospital fee exemptionHealth insurance participants from near-poor households and those aged 75 and above who are receiving social pension allowances will be entitled to 100% coverage of medical examination and treatment costs within the scope of health insurance benefits.
Show kindness through simple actsDr. Ngo Sach Thuc affirmed that the "Nurturing Compassion" program not only gives gifts but also sows hope and opens opportunities for healthcare and education for children with disabilities. When love is spread, no one will be left behind.
Vietnam re-elected to UN Human Rights Council for 2026–2028 termVietnam achieved the highest number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group, and is the only Asia-Pacific country that is a member of the UNHRC for the 2023-2025 term to be re-elected for the 2026-2028 term.
Authorities in Hanoi have shut down a major counterfeit Lavie bottled water operation in Gia LamOn October 13, 2025, Hanoi City Police announced that they had initiated a case and prosecuted four suspects in a ring producing and trading fake Lavie brand bottled drinking water, which has been operating for many months in Phu Dong commune, Gia Lam district.
Authorities in Hanoi have shut down a major counterfeit Lavie bottled water operation in Gia LamOn October 13, 2025, Hanoi City Police announced that they had initiated a case and prosecuted four suspects in a ring producing and trading fake Lavie brand bottled drinking water, which has been operating for many months in Phu Dong commune, Gia Lam district.
Prohibited substances in Ngan 98 collagen pills: Causes cancer, harmful to the heartThe Ho Chi Minh City Police Department has just prosecuted and temporarily detained Vo Thi Ngoc Ngan (Ngan 98), the operator of ZuBu Trading and Service Company Limited and the business household ZuBu Shop, to investigate the act of producing and trading in counterfeit food products.
PM orders swift actions to restore life after devastating typhoonRestoration of power, telecommunications, and clean water must be completed no later than Sunday (October 5) to prevent further disruption to daily life and the economy, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said.
Launching the program For Children's Smiles 2025(SKTE) - Children's Health Magazine launched the program For Children's Smiles. The goal is to raise 2 billion VND to help 2,000 disabled children.
Typhoon Bualoi batters the north and central zones, leaving 80 people affectedTyphoon Bualoi, or Storm No.10, after making landfall early this morning, has caused catastrophic loss of life and extensive damage to homes, infrastructure and agriculture across several provinces and cities in the northern and central regions.
To achieve smoke-free schools, cooperation and coordination among schools, families, and the wider community are essentialPreventing and combating the harmful effects of tobacco in schools is a long-term process, requiring perseverance and coordinated efforts from schools, families and society. Models being implemented in many schools in Thai Nguyen province show that a “smoke-free” environment in schools can become a reality if all parties join hands.
Ministry of Health issues warning: Food poisoning has not decreasedOn September 22, the Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) issued a document requesting the Health Departments of provinces and cities to strengthen food safety work. This move was made after recording many cases of food poisoning in collective kitchens in industrial zones and schools, although prevention work has achieved some results.
The Ministry of Education and Training requires readiness for online learning plans to respond to Storm No. 9Given the complex developments and the likelihood that Storm No. 9 will directly affect most provinces and cities nationwide, on September 22 the Minister of Education and Training issued Emergency Dispatch No. 1595 CĐ-BGDĐT to directors of provincial and municipal Departments of Education and Training from Lam Dong northward, instructing proactive response to Storm No. 9.
Vietnam activates a nationwide 111 hotline to combat human traffickingThe launch was regarded as a significant milestone in expanding public services, strengthening victim protection, and enhancing efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking in the country.
Vietnam is evaluating the adoption of international healthcare standards for its hospitals.The Ministry of Health recently held a meeting of the appraisal council in Hanoi to consider the proposal from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards, seeking recognition of its international hospital quality standards in Vietnam.
Dismantling a large-scale fake bird's nest production lineThe test results showed that out of 15 types, 5 types did not contain Sialic Acid - the main nutritional component of bird's nest; the remaining 10 types only reached 1% of the normal standard content.