Health

In 2026, the World Health Organisation (WHO) continues to adopt the theme for World No Tobacco Day (May 31) and National No Tobacco Week (May 25-31): “Unmasking the appeal – Taking action to defeat nicotine and tobacco addiction”. The theme aims to warn the public about the sophisticated marketing strategies employed by the tobacco industry.

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra proposed that the WHO provide technical and technological assistance and support projects such as environmental monitoring stations and studies assessing the health impact of climate change to formulate long-term solutions.

Nurses are the core force in patient care and an important pillar of the healthcare system. Therefore, the full and effective implementation of regulations on nursing activities to improve the quality of patient care should be a priority for medical facilities.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Viet Nam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Viet Nam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is intensifying surveillance and disease prevention measures amid growing concerns over the evolving Ebola outbreaks in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, aiming to prevent the virus from entering the country.

A delegation from Viet Nam’s Ministry of Health, led by Dr Vu Manh Ha, Alternate Member of the Party Central Committee and Standing Deputy Minister of Health, attended the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18 to 22.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has stressed that developing traditional medicine is not only about preserving the heritage left by previous generations, but also about turning it into a resource for national development and better public healthcare in the new era.

In response to Viet Nam Organ and Tissue Donation Day (May 20), the Ministry of Health organised a programme in Ha Noi, on May 20, to raise public awareness, promote organ and tissue donation, and honour organ donors — the silent heroes who have given life to others.

A coordination programme for the 2026–2031 period between Nhan Dan Newspaper and relevant organisations is expected not only to spread humane stories about organ donation and saving lives but also to create a strong shift in public awareness, contributing to the sustainable development of Viet Nam’s organ and tissue donation and transplantation system.

The Ministry of Health said no Vietnamese citizens have been recorded among the cluster of Hanta virus cases so far. The Viet Nam Administration of Disease Prevention has issued a document requesting localities to strengthen monitoring at border gates and surveillance at medical examination and treatment facilities.

The 47th Asia-Pacific Dental Congress and the 2nd Ha Noi International Dental Scientific Conference and Exhibition (APDC - HAIDEC 2026) in Viet Nam for the first time, has attracted more than 4,000 delegates, including experts, scientists and dental practitioners from Viet Nam and abroad.

The Prime Minister has issued a directive to implement the Politburo’s goal that, from 2026, citizens will be entitled to free periodic health check-ups and screenings at least once a year.

Under the theme “Integrating Scientific Advances into Dental Practice”, the Asia-Pacific Dental Conference will be hosted in Viet Nam for the first time, with an expected attendance of 5,000 domestic and international delegates participating in a series of seminars and exhibitions.

Training resident doctors is a distinctive form of education within the health sciences. As both the healthcare sector and higher education in Viet Nam face growing demands for reform and international integration, the training of this workforce also requires corresponding changes.

Biomedical cooperation between Viet Nam and Cuba is considered a concrete step to realise Resolution 57 of the Politburo on the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation, as well as Resolution 72 on strengthening the protection, care and improvement of public health.

The year 2026 marks a turning point as Viet Nam officially launches the Viet Nam’s National Health Day under the theme “Proactive disease prevention – For a healthier Viet Nam”. The spirit of this theme has been translated into concrete, practical actions, notably large-scale free health check-up programmes.

Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW (dated September 9, 2025) issued by the Politburo sets out the requirement for comprehensive changes and breakthrough solutions in protecting, caring for, and improving public health.

A total of 32 provinces and cities have registered to participate in the 14th Hanh Trinh Do (Red Journey) blood donation campaign 2026, according to the organising committee.

The 34th Viet Nam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Exhibition (VIETNAM - MEDIPHARM 2026) will take place at the Friendship Cultural Palace (91 Tran Hung Dao, Ha Noi) from May 6–9, covering an area of 9,000 square metres with 400 booths from 300 organisations.

The Health Insurance Fund is currently covering approximately 7.98 million people with hypertension, more than 400,000 cardiovascular intervention cases, and over 3.3 million people with diabetes. In 2025, non-communicable diseases recorded around 51 million health insurance-covered medical visits, with total reimbursement reaching 19.85 trillion VND.