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Vietnam expands preventive health and digital records 2026
Overview
Vietnam is undergoing a major health system transformation, shifting from treatment-centric care to a preventive, community-based model driven by the 2025 Preventive Disease Law and Resolution 72-NQ/TW. This reform emphasizes digital transformation, with nationwide efforts to establish electronic health records (EHR) via platforms like VNeID to enable lifelong monitoring.
As the nationwide program for free periodic health screenings progresses, the Ministry of Health has issued mandates for annual checkups for children under six and all students from preschool through high school. In Hanoi, the city has provided free screenings to nearly 1.7 million residents, aiming for 100% coverage by 2026. Hanoi also launched ‘HanoiCheck’ to digitize school meal safety and nutritional monitoring.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the program has expanded eligibility to include residents verified via level 2 VNeID accounts, regardless of permanent residency status. The city has conducted screenings for over 6.3 million people, including millions of students and workers. To strengthen grassroots care, the city is rotating approximately 1,000 high-level doctors to local health stations through 2030. Additionally, hospitals are reorganizing to include dedicated health check-up zones to improve efficiency and reduce cross-infection risks.
Data analysis from these screenings continues to identify critical health trends. In Ho Chi Minh City, among residents aged 60 and older, 51.16% are recorded as having hypertension. For younger demographics, refractive errors (48%) and dental caries (34.6%) remain prevalent. The city has also set a target to increase average life expectancy to 77 years by 2030.
Entities
Ministry of Health · Ho Chi Minh City · Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health · Hanoi Department of Health · Hanoi
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City expands free health checkup eligibility
Ho Chi Minh City has expanded free periodic health checkups to include residents without formal residency status, provided their local address is verified via VNeID.
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesHo Chi Minh City reaches 5.74 million universal health screenings
Ho Chi Minh City has conducted over 5.74 million universal health screenings, with 69 wards exceeding 50% participation. Health officials are now focusing on increasing coverage for workers and students.
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[HEALTH] 7 sourcesVietnam implements nationwide free health screening program
Vietnam is conducting nationwide free health screenings, with over 50% of the population covered to ensure early detection of diseases like hypertension and diabetes.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam implements national health screening program
Vietnam is scaling up national health screening programs. While Dak Lak has covered over 72% of its population, officials are working to resolve data connectivity and regional implementation inconsistencies.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesHanoi launches HanoiCheck to digitize school meal safety
Hanoi has launched HanoiCheck, a digital database designed to help parents monitor school meal nutrition, food safety, and ingredient origins, with full implementation targeted for 2026-2027.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam to implement nationwide school health screenings
Vietnam's Ministry of Health will implement nationwide health screenings for all students from 2026, expanding in 2028 to target obesity, vision, scoliosis, dental, and mental health issues.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHo Chi Minh City to rotate 1,000 doctors to local health stations
Ho Chi Minh City plans to rotate 1,000 doctors and 300 medical staff to local health stations by 2030 to boost grassroots care, supported by a major medical recruitment job fair.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesVietnam Ministry of Health mandates annual school health checkups
Vietnam's Ministry of Health has mandated annual health checkups for preschool and general education students to ensure early detection of physical and mental health issues.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHo Chi Minh City hospitals implement separate health check-up zones
Ho Chi Minh City hospitals are establishing dedicated health check-up zones to improve patient flow and reduce infection risks, while facilities like Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital focus on pediatric mental health.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam Ministry of Health mandates free annual checkups for children under 6
Vietnam's Ministry of Health has introduced mandatory annual free health checkups for children under six to monitor physical, mental, and developmental health using integrated electronic records.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHanoi provides free health screenings to 1.7 million residents
Hanoi has provided free health screenings to nearly 1.7 million residents, aiming for 100% coverage and full electronic health record integration by 2026.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesVietnam to launch free periodic health checkup program in 2026
Vietnam will launch a free periodic health checkup program in 2026, prioritizing the elderly, poor, and chronic patients to facilitate early disease detection and reduce long-term medical costs.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City targets 77-year life expectancy by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City aims to raise average life expectancy to 77 years by 2030 through improved primary healthcare, electronic health records, and enhanced disease prevention.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam localities provide free community health screenings
Localities in Vietnam, including Te Lo Commune and Ho Chi Minh City, are providing free medical screenings and specialized health check-ups to support vulnerable groups and improve community health data.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City proposes seconding hospital doctors to lead local health stations
Ho Chi Minh City proposes seconding hospital doctors to lead commune health stations for 3-5 years to strengthen grassroots healthcare and administrative management.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHanoi to provide free health checkups for 2.2 million students
Hanoi is providing free health checkups for over 2.2 million students, integrating results into electronic health records for continuous monitoring.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesHo Chi Minh City implements new health screening quality standards
Ho Chi Minh City is implementing new quality standards for health screenings and restructuring its healthcare system to proactively manage the lifelong health of its 15 million residents.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHanoi accelerates medical data digitalization and free health screenings
Hanoi is accelerating free health screenings and digitizing medical records by integrating data with the national VNeID system to ensure continuous health management for citizens and students.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHanoi to provide free health checkups for 2.2 million children
Hanoi will provide free health checkups for over 2.2 million children and students from August 18 to September 4, 2026, integrating results into electronic health records.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City provides free health screenings to nearly 2 million residents
Ho Chi Minh City has provided free health screenings to nearly 2 million residents, with weekly participation rates surging to 400,000 as the city works to establish electronic health records.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City rolls out three‑tier integrated health network
Ho Chi Minh City is launching a three‑tier, digitally linked health system to provide continuous care for its 14 million residents, addressing ageing and chronic disease challenges.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City offers free health checkups to war invalids and policy beneficiaries
Ho Chi Minh City hospitals gave free health checkups, medicines and counselling to about 1,800 war invalids, policy beneficiaries and former revolutionary‑base residents, spotting a heart attack case and piloot
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesHo Chi Minh City exceeds one million free health screenings, launches e‑health record initiative
Ho Chi Minh City has screened over 1 million residents in its free health‑check program, creating electronic health records and aiming to cover the entire city by 2026.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam expands free health screenings with Tan An Hospital and Da Nang city programs
Vietnam's Tan An International Hospital and Da Nang city launch large‑scale free health screening programs in 2026, offering BHYT‑covered services and electronic health records to millions of low‑income and at‑
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHo Chi Minh City expands health exams, covering 37% in Phước Thắng and base areas
Ho Chi Minh City’s Phước Thắng ward screened 19,694 people (37% of residents), and Military Hospital 7A sent doctors to revolutionary base areas, broadening public health coverage.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City Hits 1 Million Health Check‑ups and Electronic Records in Two Months
Ho Chi Minh City recorded over 1 million health check‑ups and electronic health records in two months, while Vietnam’s Ministry of Health drives a 100‑day campaign to create and update electronic health bookson
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHai Phong City Gives Free Health Exams to Over 2.2 Million Residents
Hai Phong health officials examined over 2.2 million residents—including children, students, seniors, pregnant women and workers—and are linking the effort to an electronic health‑record rollout.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesHo Chi Minh City rolls out citywide electronic health records and 150‑day health check program
Ho Chi Minh City launched a 150‑day free health‑screening drive and added electronic health records to its Citizen app, with over 534 000 residents examined by mid‑July.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesHo Chi Minh City launches 150‑day health‑check campaign to cover all residents
Ho Chi Minh City has started a 150‑day health‑check drive to exam all 16 million residents and create electronic health records, aiming for 100 % coverage by 15 December 2026.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam confronts rising non‑communicable disease deaths as Pharmacity expands chronic‑care services
WHO says 80% of Vietnam deaths stem from non‑communicable diseases; many go undiagnosed. Pharmacity launches free screening stations in 1,000+ pharmacies to aid early detection and management of chronic illness
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesHo Chi Minh City launches citywide free health‑check program
Ho Chi Minh City will mobilise all public and private hospitals, ministry facilities and local clinics to provide free health checks for every resident in a 150‑day campaign, targeting 100 % coverage and e‑file
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesVietnam Ministry of Health launches free annual health checks for children under 6
Vietnam's Health Ministry will provide free annual comprehensive health exams, including autism screening, for all children under six, with results added to a unified electronic record.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesFree Congenital Heart Screening Program Launched in Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Province
Vietnam's Khanh Hoa Province launches a free two‑day congenital heart screening for children under 18, offering surgery subsidies for low‑income families.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesVietnam Health Ministry plans 200 new satellite hospitals to cut referrals by 20%
Vietnam's health ministry aims to add 200 satellite hospitals by 2030, targeting a 20% reduction in patient transfers and strengthening family medicine.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesVietnam expands digital health records and free health screenings in major cities
Vietnam’s biggest cities roll out digital health records and free health‑check programmes, covering millions of residents.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam Health Ministry rolls out chronic disease program and revises health facility network plan
Vietnam's Health Ministry launched a 2026‑2030 program with Servier to improve hypertension and diabetes care, targeting 50 % treatment goals, and unveiled a revised health‑facility network plan to address an‑c
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam rolls out extensive health policy reforms effective July 2026
Starting 1 July 2026 Vietnam implements a preventive health law, free HPV shots, full coverage for low‑cost exams, vaccine injury compensation, and expanded maternity and postgraduate support.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesVietnam rolls out free annual health checks for elderly and aims universal NCD care by 2030
Vietnam will provide free yearly health checks for seniors starting 2026 and aims for universal non‑communicable disease management at health stations by 2030.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam Ministry of Health secures drug supply for summer season
Vietnam's Ministry of Health orders provinces, hospitals and drug firms to stock essential medicines and monitor supplies to avoid shortages during the hot summer.
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[HEALTH] 3 sourcesVietnam expands free health checks and electronic records under new health reform
Vietnam’s Resolution No. 72‑NQ/TW drives free annual health checks, prioritises vulnerable groups and expands electronic health records for millions, boosting preventive care and disease surveillance.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam expands primary health care and digital records to improve service quality
Vietnam's Resolution 72 drives primary‑care upgrades: free annual exams, electronic health records for millions, high hospital satisfaction, free child surgeries and boosted disease surveillance.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam Health Ministry launches new free drug support regulation
Vietnam's Health Ministry enacted Circular 16/2026, effective 10 July 2026, establishing a fully free drug support program, mandating agreements between pharma firms and clinics, prohibiting insurance reimburse
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam Food Safety Authority Tightens Controls on Fake Food and Advertising
Vietnam's Food Safety Department orders tighter checks on food production, sales and advertising, focusing on high‑risk products and false health‑food ads, with stricter penalties and public awareness campaigns
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam Enforces Food Safety Rules for 2026 School Exams
Vietnam's health ministry orders strict food‑safety checks and public‑awareness measures for the 2026 school‑exam period, tying the effort to broader food‑safety guidelines.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam health agencies launch vitamin A campaign, seize unsafe food, and monitor Ebola amid heatwave
Vietnam rolls out a child vitamin A program, fines over 5,700 food‑safety violators, tracks Ebola in DRC/Uganda, and issues heatwave health guidance.
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[HEALTH] 4 sourcesVietnam expands free drug program and adds HPV vaccine to mandatory schedule
Vietnam's health ministry launches a free‑drug program for hospitals and makes HPV vaccination mandatory for girls in select provinces, aiming to improve treatment transparency and curb cervical cancer.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam launches nationwide vitamin A supplement campaign for children
Vietnam's health ministry will start a nationwide vitamin A distribution in June 2026, supplying about 3 million doses to children 6‑59 months to mitigate heat‑wave health risks.
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesVietnam rolls out free Vitamin A supplementation campaign for children
Vietnam's health ministry launches a free Vitamin A supplement drive for children 6‑59 months, running 1‑6 June and 1‑2 December, to curb widespread deficiency.
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[HEALTH] 6 sourcesVietnam launches campaign to boost children's height aiming for top Southeast Asian rankings by 2045
Vietnam's new health campaign targets taller children to reach top SE Asian height rankings by 2045.
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