30/09/2026 04:37 PM

The Ministry of Health announced that it is reviewing, amending, and supplementing the list of drugs covered by health insurance, with plans to expand the scope of payment to 349 drugs at primary healthcare facilities, creating conditions for patients to access medication right at these facilities.

26/09/2026 01:25 PM

The Ministry of Health is proposing to expand the scope of coverage provided by the Health Insurance Fund, including adding screening and early diagnosis for seven types of cancer to the roadmap for coverage by the fund. If promulgated, the policy will create more opportunities to detect diseases at an early stage and reduce the financial burden on patients, while also requiring careful calculations to both expand benefits and ensure the balance of the Health Insurance Fund.

25/09/2026 08:00 AM

Extending mandatory social insurance coverage to informal workers was among the key highlights of the draft amendments to the Law on Social Insurance, which lawmakers discussed in Hà Nội on Wednesday.

24/09/2026 04:20 PM

When the ability to work, income, and health of people with disabilities are affected, they can face additional barriers in accessing social services. To promote effectiveness of social security policies, it is essential to bring benefits closer to each person while creating more opportunities for them to receive vocational training, get employment, and take control of their lives.

18/09/2026 01:50 PM

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

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

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

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.