18/09/2026 01:50 PM
A boost to the grassroots healthcare system
Over the past time, commune-level health stations have been systematically upgraded to meet new demands, while major hospitals have been put into operation to enable people to access high-quality healthcare closer to home, reducing the need for patients to travel long distances.
18/09/2026 08:05 AM
Strategy and roadmap for a sustainable healthcare system
The healthcare sector is entering a new stage of development, with people’s demand for healthcare continuing to rise. Disease patterns are changing rapidly, non-communicable diseases are increasing, the population is ageing quickly, and issues related to mental health, the environment and nutrition are posing unprecedented requirements.
17/09/2026 09:25 AM
Writing the first page of a lifelong health record
From a crowded ward in Hà Nội to a national database with 41 million entries, Việt Nam's free-checkup campaign is turning routine screenings into the foundation of a lifelong digital health record.
11/09/2026 08:05 AM
PM asks for sufficient supply of medicines, medical equipment at reasonable prices
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed the health sector to resolve supply bottlenecks and establish transparent mechanisms that ensure an adequate supply of medicines and medical equipment at reasonable prices.
10/09/2026 04:45 PM
Training workforce to master technology linked to real-world business challenges
Training needs to be more tightly linked with scientific research, data, and real-world business problems, thereby narrowing the gap between the lecture hall, the laboratory, and actual production practice.
10/09/2026 08:10 AM
Health Ministry proposes national insurance coverage for cancer, diabetes screening
The Ministry of Health wants national health insurance to pay for early screening of seven cancers, hepatitis B and C, hypertension and diabetes, a shift officials say will save billions of đồng by catching diseases before they become more costly to treat.
04/09/2026 01:35 PM
New healthcare, education reforms propel Ho Chi Minh City toward brighter future
HCMC is relentlessly advancing comprehensive social policies, prioritizing healthcare, education, and sustainable urban development to significantly elevate dwellers’ living standards and eradicate poverty across the region.
03/09/2026 08:05 AM
Health expert proposes health insurance coverage for infertility treatment
With a population of over 100 million, Việt Nam inevitably has a significant number of couples requiring assistance for infertility.
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