07/08/2026 05:04 PM

On 31 July 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra signed Decision No.1468/QD-TTg, assigning health insurance (HI) coverage targets to the People's Committees of provinces and centrally governed cities for the 2026–2030 period, with the objective of increasing nationwide HI coverage from 95.98% in 2026 to 100% by 2030. The Decision takes effect from the date of signing.

07/08/2026 05:01 PM

The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has issued a directive to strengthen the implementation of social security and health insurance policies for groups whose contributions are fully or partially funded by the state budget.

06/08/2026 08:25 AM

Statistics from the health ministry show a significant increase in organ donations from brain-dead donors since 2024. In the first eight months of 2026 alone, 46 cases of organ donation from brain-dead donors were recorded across the country.

05/08/2026 04:23 PM

The Social Security Investment Fund (SSIF) stated that investment decisions are made within an integrated corporate system—beginning with the evaluation of investment opportunities by specialized directorates, and concluding with decision-making by the Social Security Investment Board within its authority and the general framework of the investment policy and plan.

05/08/2026 04:19 PM

The draft bill introduces measures to improve governance while safeguarding the rights and lawful interests of Vietnamese citizens working overseas under contract.

04/08/2026 04:26 PM

The Health Insurance (HI) Fund has continued to affirm its role as a vital financial safety net for insured individuals who unfortunately suffer from catastrophic illnesses.. Statistics from the HI Claim Review System indicate that, during 2025 and the first half of 2026, the HI Fund reimbursed medical care costs amounting to billions of Vietnamese dong in numerous cases. These payments have helped ensure access to essential treatment, enhanced patients' financial protection, and reduced the economic hardship associated with high-cost healthcare.

04/08/2026 02:15 PM

HCM City authorities have ordered agencies and public institutions to complete periodic health examinations for all officials, civil servants, public employees and workers under their management by October 31 as part of the city's universal health screening programme.

04/08/2026 08:10 AM

The National Assembly is set to deliberate on and approve 15 draft laws and four resolutions during its extra session scheduled to open in Ha Noi on August 3.