The MAE welcomed the French Government’s organisation of the One Health Summit, describing it as an important forum to advance global political commitments and strengthen international cooperation in preventing zoonotic diseases.

Party General Secretary To Lam said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the sports sector, ministries, agencies, the Viet Nam Fatherland Front, mass organisations, local authorities, schools, businesses and society as a whole must urgently complete the institutional framework for sports development in a modern and synchronised direction to pave the way for long-term progress.

Nearly 17,000 people took part in the 2026 Olympic Run Day for public health and national security in Ha Noi on March 22, marking the largest edition of the event to date.

Amid growing concerns about food safety, especially during holidays and the Lunar New Year (Tet), the application of technology to monitor and make food origins transparent is becoming an inevitable trend.

The 15th National Assembly is discussing a draft Resolution on several breakthrough mechanisms and policies for protecting, caring for, and improving public health; and the investment policy for the National Target Programme on healthcare, population, and development in the 2026-2035 period during its 10th session on December 2.

The National Assembly on November 17 heard the Government’s proposals and verification reports on two draft resolutions regarding education and health care, as part of its 10th session.

The 15th National Assembly (NA) on November 17 is scheduled to deliberate draft laws and resolutions relating to national reserves, education and training, public health, industry and security, as part of the agenda of its ongoing 10th session.

The draft documents submitted to the 14th Party Congress set out specific goals for 2030 and 2045, with the expectation of a breakthrough in economic growth as well as in all areas of social life.

One of the key objectives outlined in the Politburo’s Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW on breakthrough solutions to strengthen healthcare and improve public health is that by 2030, all citizens will receive basic hospital fee exemptions within the scope of health insurance coverage, following a clear roadmap.

Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu on October 10 chaired a working session with the Party Committee of the Ministry of Health (MoH) and representatives of relevant agencies to review the implementation of Politburo Resolution No.72-NQ/TW, dated September 9, 2025 on breakthrough measures to strengthen protection, care, and improvement of public health.

Viet Nam is moving to expand smoke-free spaces as a crucial solution to protect public health as well as to pave the way for sustainable tourism development as the country records more than 104,000 tobacco-related deaths each year.

Viet Nam has set the goal of achieving over 95% health insurance coverage by 2026 and universal coverage by 2030, with citizens to be exempted from basic hospital fees within the scope of health insurance benefits according to a roadmap.

Deputy Prime Minister Le Thanh Long has highlighted Viet Nam’s commitment to providing free hospital services and regular health check-ups, describing it as a strong demonstration of the Party and Government’s determination to improve citizens’ quality of life.