Vietnam records about 200,000 stroke cases each year, making it the second leading cause of death after general cardiovascular disease. As a result, many people are worried and turn to expensive stroke screening packages.

Vietnam will expand the scope of health insurance coverage to include more preventive services and routine health check-ups under a newly-approved action plan aimed at achieving universal health insurance by 2030.

The successful deployment of haemodialysis services on Con Dao enables patients to receive treatment where they live, easing financial and psychological burdens.

The 47th Asia Pacific Dental Congress and the second Hanoi International Dental Exhibition and Congress 2026 (APDC–HAIDEC 2026) opened in Hanoi on May 12.

The Hanoi Department of Health has ordered stronger surveillance and prevention measures against Hanta virus disease following warnings from the Ministry of Health (MoH) over recent international cases.

Vietnam’s goal of raising average life expectancy to 75.5 years by 2030 is achievable, but the main challenge lies in the quality of life in old age.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is considering adding 84 medicines, including 30 cancer treatment drugs, to the list of pharmaceuticals and biologics covered by national health insurance.

The Government has set a target that by the end of 2026, all citizens will receive free periodic health checkups or health screenings and have electronic health records created.

More than 14 million residents in Ho Chi Minh City will soon have access to electronic health records linked to their personal identification numbers, marking a significant step toward comprehensive and continuous healthcare management.

Vietnam’s health authorities have urged the public to take proactive precautions against rodent-borne diseases following reports of a hantavirus cluster on a Dutch cruise ship that resulted in three deaths.

Vietnam is set to host the 47th Asia-Pacific Dental Congress alongside the second Hanoi International Dental Exhibition and Congress (APDC–HAIDEC 2026).

Key obstacles stalling the second campuses of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals have been largely dismantled, and both facilities are being pushed to begin operations in the second quarter, as directed by PM Le Minh Hung.

Facing a sustained decline in fertility, Vietnam plans to raise birth rates and expand support for families across all provinces.

Many Vietnamese people tend to visit hospitals only when their bodies send clear warning signs, sometimes at a late stage. Behind this delay is a common psychological barrier - the fear of discovering an illness.

From a devastating medical diagnosis to a life-changing transformation, a young man in Ho Chi Minh City has lost more than 60kg in just nine months, reshaping not only his body but also his entire way of living.

A growing habit of taking supplements may be silently harming the liver, as experts warn of rising cases linked to misuse.

The global market for medicinal plants is projected to expand from about 230 billion USD in 2021 to over 430 billion USD by 2028, with annual growth exceeding 11%, driven by rising demand for natural products.

The growing demand for mental health care and human resource development is helping psychology graduates in the job market, with many companies actively seeking them out.

A proposed policy would extend financial support for prenatal and newborn screening to all families nationwide.