In addition to women who give birth to two children before the age of 35, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed expanding financial support to two additional groups, with a minimum payment of VND2 million (US$80) per childbirth.

Consumers are advised to stop using affected HiPP jars as officials launch a nationwide review following an international safety alert.

Following the discovery of nearly 300 tons of diseased pork entering the market, Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has launched surprise inspections of food service establishments and mass kitchens in Hanoi and Ninh Binh.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has affirmed that Resolution 72 of the Politburo marks a critical turning point - shifting the country’s health strategy from treatment-focused services to a model centered on comprehensive care.

The healthcare sector outlines an ambitious national health agenda amid demographic and technological shifts.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has presented to the National Assembly a proposal for investment approval of a national target program on healthcare, population, and development for the 2026–2035 period.

Vietnam's Ministry of Health is moving to restructure local health stations, aiming to enhance grassroots services and attract private sector investment for long-term sustainability.

Over 1,000 diagnostic tests and imaging results may soon be shared across all medical facilities in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Public Security has launched criminal proceedings against former deputy director Do Huu Tuan over alleged bribery.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has said that the ministry is considering adding people with financial hardship or serious illnesses to the list of subjects eligible for 100 percent health-insurance coverage.

The Health Ministry sets prices for over 1,000 medical facilities under the Ministries of National Defense and Public Security. This has created administrative complexities and contradicts decentralization principles, said the Health Minister.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan believes it is necessary to add regulations treating acts of violence or assault on medical staff while on duty as resisting public officials.

The Ministry of Health has proposed that women who give birth to two children, or men raising two biological children without a spouse, be given priority to buy or rent social housing.

Minister Dao Hong Lan orders stronger oversight of private clinics after violations in licensing and patient safety.

The Ministry of Health recently held a meeting of the appraisal council in Hanoi to consider the proposal from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS), seeking recognition of its international hospital quality standards in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Health calls on Vietnam Social Security to release overdue health insurance funds to ease financial pressure on hospitals.

According to the hotline 111, cyberbullying has been on the rise, especially among children, as the digital space has continued to expand.

The Ministry of Health aims to reverse record-low birth rates and gender imbalances with new financial incentives and population quality initiatives.

New rules target influencers and businesses in Vietnam's fight against unsafe food products.