Vietnam aims to ensure that all children, pupils and students nationwide undergo a health check-up or disease screening at least once a year by 2030 under a newly approved School Health Programme for 2026–2035.

The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive network for caring for and protecting women and children, covering disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition, mental health support, and child protection in cyberspace.

After 30 years in medicine, Dr Nguyen Quang Thai Duong has become one of the pioneers of minimally invasive intervention in Vietnam.

As the bronze tanning trend floods social media, dermatologists have issued critical health warnings. Experts caution that UV-free spray tans still require strict sunscreen application, while unverified contraband products pose severe chemical risks.

Several well-known cosmetic products have been withdrawn from the market after inspections revealed regulatory breaches that could mislead consumers.

Ho Chi Minh City is pioneering efforts to expand access to quality healthcare by deploying doctors and extending hospital services to remote and island areas, as part of its push toward universal health coverage.

Many Vietnamese retain the habit of eating rich, heavily seasoned, and salty foods. However, consumption of excess salt easily triggers dependence and damages health, particularly cardiovascular well-being.

Police in Ho Chi Minh City have arrested two men accused of operating a large-scale network that allegedly produced and distributed banned traditional medicines nationwide under the Bao Thanh Duong brand.

While many of his peers pursued “hot” specialties, Dr Pham Le Duy chose allergy and clinical immunology.

International patients increasingly choose Vietnam for personalized dental care, advanced technology, and experienced clinicians.

Dr Nguyen Tan Thu has publicly acknowledged that he is living with HIV and has never created a story about occupational exposure to seek sympathy. He views the infection as a mistake of youth and chooses to face it directly.

Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating plans to roll out a citywide annual health screening program, with a proposed budget of VND 2.507 trillion ($98.3 million) aimed at covering more than 10 million medical checkups in 2026.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has urged people returning from Ebola-affected regions to monitor their health for 21 days, as authorities intensify surveillance measures following renewed outbreaks in parts of Africa.

A 41-year-old man in Dong Nai Province was rushed to hospital in critical condition due to septic shock. During emergency surgery, doctors discovered a 50cm eel inside his abdominal cavity.

With more than 14 million people aged over 60, Vietnam faces mounting pressure to strengthen long-term elderly care services.

Strokes are increasingly affecting younger people, while the causes can exist silently for many years. To avoid strokes, doctors suggest that people should monitor their blood pressure regularly starting from age 25.

A delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Health led by Permanent Deputy Minister Vu Manh Ha has attended the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18-22.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the Ebola virus outbreak.

Stroke experts say that spending large amounts of money on complex health check-up packages may not bring the effectiveness that some people imagine.