Ministry of Health (Vietnam)

Thanh Hóa child death investigation

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Child Death in Thanh Hóa Prompts Health Ministry Probe of Unlicensed School

In early July 2026 a three‑year‑old boy from Hai Binh ward, Thanh Hóa province, fell into a coma after attending a private special‑needs intervention centre. The child’s mother reported the incident to police, alleging a

Vietnam dengue outbreak 2026 – Hanoi surge

9 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Hanoi reports rise in COVID-19 and dengue cases

By late July 2026 the dengue epidemic continued to expand across Vietnam. In Hanoi, the Centre for Disease Control recorded a total of 1,046 cases by the end of July, up from 871 in the week of 17‑24 July, with 42 hotspo

Vietnam cancer surge and prevention response

3 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Vietnam Cancer Experts Call for Targeted Testing Over Quantity

Vietnam is experiencing a rapid increase in cancer cases, with an estimated 180,000 new diagnoses each year—a 60% rise over the past 16 years and a growing share of deaths among younger patients. Lung cancer remains the

Vietnam universal health insurance expansion

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Vietnam Health Ministry proposes insurance coverage for home medical visits to vulnerable groups

On 31 July 2026, Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister signed Decision 1468/QĐ‑TTg, setting provincial targets to raise health‑insurance coverage from 95.98 % to 100 % by 2030. The plan includes higher subsidies for near‑poor

Vietnam preventive health competitions

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Vietnam launches fifth “Tôi khỏe đẹp hơn” health competition

In July 2026 Vietnam’s Ministry of Health rolled out two separate public‑health contests. On 16 July, the ministry announced a national competition for radio and television productions that showcase exemplary disease‑pre