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Da Nang: Satellite hospitals prove effective at grassroots level

The model is an important component of the roadmap to turn Da Nang into a specialised medical centre for the central and Central Highlands regions, with a number of key specialties, in line with the spirit of Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025, on breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care and improvement of people's health.

Ho Chi Minh City digitises 99.4% of hospital records

As of July 2026, 163 of the city's 164 hospitals, or 99.4%, adopted electronic medical records, the report said. About 64% of public hospitals and 65% of private hospitals now run the technology across their entire operations

Campaign spreads community spirit through 10 billion green steps

Under the message “10 billion green steps – For a sustainable Vietnam,” the walking campaign “Moving forward with Vietnam" aims to strengthen national solidarity and encouraging regular exercise; advance the “All people exercise following the example of great President Ho Chi Minh” movement; and fostet closer ties between the People’s Public Security Force and the public while encouraging healthy and active lifestyles.

Binh Dan Hospital sets Vietnam record with nearly 4,300 robotic surgeries

Associate Prof., Dr Tran Vinh Hung, Director of Binh Dan Hospital, said the hospital became Vietnam’s first medical facility to perform robotic surgery on adults in late 2016, marking a major milestone for the country’s surgical sector.

Health insurance covers 94.4 million medical visits in H1

Health insurance covered around 94.4 million patient visits during the January-June period, similar to the same period last year. Inpatient treatment accounted for 10.3% of total cases, slightly higher than in 2025.

Ho Chi Minh City-based hospitals launch health checkups for policy beneficiaries

Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City are providing free health checkups, medicines and counselling services for policy beneficiary families, people who rendered service to the nation and residents in former revolutionary bases to commemorate the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).

Ho Chi Minh City mobilises 10,000 health workers for mass health checks

The campaign, launched on July 16, aims to ensure that all residents receive health examinations, have electronic health records and benefit from continuous health management.

Ho Chi Minh City moves closer to universal health check-ups

Achieving universal health check-ups in 2026 will lay the foundation for a new healthcare model in which every resident has an electronic health record, receives regular screenings, benefits from lifelong health management and gains access to early intervention through primary healthcare services.

Efforts stepped up to modernise grassroots healthcare, improve service quality

One of the resolution’s key priorities is to continue improving healthcare services by placing people at the centre, while enhancing grassroots healthcare capacity and accelerating digital transformation.

Hanoi launches hospital network to boost organ donations

The new network aims to improve identification and management of potential donors, especially brain-dead patients, and to coordinate counseling, outreach and the receipt of donated organs.

Ho Chi Minh City brings quality healthcare closer to underserved communities

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.

A long-term strategy for a healthier Vietnam

Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW of the Politburo underscores the pivotal role of physical exercise and sports as a breakthrough solution, shifting the mindset from “treatment” to “proactive health protection and improvement.” It is seen as a “golden key” to enhancing the physical fitness and health of the Vietnamese people.

Hai Phong advances specialised health care for coastal, insular communities

Hai Phong authorities consistently recognise the role of central-level healthcare institutions, including VINIMAM, which plays a particularly important role in providing health care for fishermen and residents in coastal and insular areas.

Ho Chi Minh City ready to provide mass health checkups for over 15 million residents

The initiative is designed to bring multi-specialty healthcare closer to communities, with an emphasis on vulnerable and high-risk groups, including the elderly, those with chronic conditions, and disadvantaged populations, enabling early detection and sustained health management.

All People’s Health Day promotes early disease prevention

The launch marked the first year the activity has been implemented in a coordinated manner nationwide. Members of the public were able to visit free screening areas, receive nutritional advice, participate in mass exercise performances, enjoy artistic programmes, and join a walk in response following the ceremony.

Free cancer screening, health checks to benefit 10,000 people in Hanoi

Participants will receive comprehensive health checks through a streamlined one-stop process, including blood pressure measurement, height and weight assessment, BMI and cardiovascular risk evaluation, blood tests, general examinations and specialist consultations in internal medicine, paediatrics, obstetrics, ophthalmology, ENT, dentistry and oncology. Rapid blood glucose testing and biochemical screening will also be conducted to detect diabetes and metabolic disorders.