Vietnam expands preventive health and digital records 2026

Timeline

1. 1 day ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Vietnam 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.

2. 1 day ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Ho 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.

3. 6 days ago

   [HEALTH] 5 sources

   Vietnam 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.

4. 6 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Ho 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.

5. 11 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Vietnam 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.

6. 13 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Hanoi 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.

7. 16 days ago

   [HEALTH] 3 sources

   Vietnam 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.

8. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Ho 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.

9. 17 days ago

   [HEALTH] 2 sources

   Vietnam 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.

10. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ho 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.

11. 19 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Hanoi 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.

12. 21 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Ho 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.

13. 25 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Hanoi 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.

14. 27 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Hanoi 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.

15. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ho 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.

16. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ho 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.

17. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ho 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

18. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Ho 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.

19. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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‑

20. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Ho 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.

21. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ho 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

22. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Hai 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.

23. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Ho 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.

24. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Ho 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.

25. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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

26. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Ho 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

27. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Vietnam 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.

28. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Free 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.

29. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Vietnam 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.

30. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Vietnam 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.

31. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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

32. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

33. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources

    Vietnam 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.

34. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

35. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources

    Vietnam 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.

36. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

37. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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

38. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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

39. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

40. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

41. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources

    Vietnam 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.

42. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

43. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources

    Vietnam 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.

44. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources

    Vietnam 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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