09/11/2026 03:44 PM

The Department of Health is coordinating with municipal departments, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and businesses to foster a professional and accessible senior healthcare ecosystem.

04/11/2026 10:10 AM

The Ministry of Health has issued Circular 42/2026/TT-BYT, which regulates the receipt of information and the procedures for out-of-hospital emergency care. The circular took effect on November 1.

03/11/2026 09:00 AM

A 90-day campaign took free health checks to remote hamlets and rubber plantations, and more than two million people were examined.

02/11/2026 08:05 AM

In 2026, all hospitals meeting the required standards must complete the interconnection of test results and diagnostic imaging data. Hospitals must not deliberately repeat tests to charge patients without legitimate medical reasons.

27/10/2026 02:30 PM

Healthcare facilities across Vietnam are expanding infrastructure, strengthening specialised medical capabilities and adopting advanced technologies to improve the quality of services and give people greater access to modern healthcare.

23/10/2026 09:45 AM

Mental health care for older people should not be the responsibility of families or the health sector alone, but should become a priority in human development policies. This is particularly important as Viet Nam is experiencing rapid population ageing.

22/10/2026 08:05 AM

The 16th National Assembly (NA) heard submissions and appraisal reports on draft laws concerning human tissue and organ donation, and healthcare on October 21 as part of its ongoing second session.

20/10/2026 08:35 AM

The government is conducting comprehensive reviews across real estate, land management, petroleum, electricity, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and agriculture to eliminate unwarranted markups, cut intermediary layers, and raise regulatory oversight efficiency.