# Vietnam Ministry of Health leadership changes

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-ministry-of-health-leadership-changes
> Updated: 2026-11-06T10:26:22.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

The Prime Minister of Vietnam appointed Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dao Xuan Co as the Deputy Minister of Health. Dr. Co, a physician with experience at Bach Mai Hospital, transitioned to this role following his tenure as the hospital's director.

Following these changes, the Ministry of Health announced further leadership appointments. Nguyen Trung Cap was named Director of the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, with Vu Thi Thu Huong appointed as Deputy Director in charge of economics at the same institution. Additionally, Vu Van Giap was assigned to manage and operate Bach Mai Hospital, stepping in to lead the facility following Dr. Co's promotion.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Vietnam Ministry of Health announces new leadership for major hospitals

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has appointed new leadership for the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases and Bach Mai Hospital.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-ministry-of-health-announces-new-leadership-for-major-hospitals

### 2026-10-31: Dao Xuan Co appointed Deputy Minister of Health

Vietnam's Prime Minister has appointed Bach Mai Hospital Director Dao Xuan Co as the new Deputy Minister of Health.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dao-xuan-co-appointed-deputy-minister-of-health

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Cite as: Vietnam Ministry of Health leadership changes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-ministry-of-health-leadership-changes