No immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations: Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has moved to dispel confusion over new border health declaration rules set to take effect on July 1, stressing that declarations will not be mandatory for all travellers and that no online declaration portal is currently in use.
Viatris collaborates with medical community to enhance management of non-communicable diseases in Vietnam01/07/2026 16:27According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory diseases, account for nearly 80% of all deaths in Vietnam, making them one of the country's most pressing healthcare challengesBach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh campus must become regional healthcare hub: Deputy PM26/06/2026 15:18Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang praised the hospital’s shift to a multi-campus model with unified professional standards, governance, training, research, service culture, and digital transformation. Abbott launches Next-Gen FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus in Vietnam25/06/2026 13:56With this sensor, people living with diabetes can see their glucose readings and receive alerts automatically on their readers when their glucose reaches levels that are either too low or too high. Experts warn of cardiovascular risks as El Nino fuels prolonged heatwaves25/06/2026 10:09Heatwaves are affecting many localities nationwide, with temperatures commonly ranging from 36 to 40 degrees Celsius and even higher in some areas. Vietnam strengthens elderly care with free annual health checks23/06/2026 20:35The revised national programme on elderly care targets 90% of communes, wards, and special zones having at least one elderly care club and at least one volunteer care team by 2030. Da Nang hospital saves 720-gram premature baby born to Singaporean tourists23/06/2026 16:18After more than three months of intensive treatment and specialised neonatal care, the infant was discharged from hospital on June 22 in stable condition. After 30 years of hypertension, Filipino patient is diagnosed with rare endocrine disorder in Vietnam23/06/2026 08:00The success of this case highlights the critical role of advanced diagnostics and multidisciplinary collaboration at Hong Ngoc General Hospital, particularly in long-standing conditions that may be easily misdiagnosed or remain unresolved despite years of treatment. Vietnam, Japan advance healthcare cooperation to deliver on high-level commitments22/06/2026 21:27Vietnam’s 108 Military Central Hospital and Japan’s Toho University Graduate School of Medicine continue to promote faculty and student exchange programmes, conduct joint scientific research, organise academic conferences, share scholarly information, and exchange advanced medical knowledge and technologies. Dengue cases rise, outbreaks become more unpredictable22/06/2026 13:08Vo Hai Son, Deputy Director of the ministry's Administration of Disease Prevention, said dengue fever is no longer following previous epidemiological trends. In 2025, infections remained elevated through November and December rather than declining at the end of the year as had traditionally been the case, indicating a shortening outbreak cycle. Six patients given new lease on life through organ transplants from single donor22/06/2026 09:44Using organs and tissues donated by the brain-dead donor, the Hue Central Hospitalsuccessfully carried out six transplant procedures, including one heart, one liver, two kidney, and two corneal transplants. All recipients have recovered well and have since been discharged from hospital. Vietnamese scientists develop nanovitexin from mung bean husks to support diabetes treatment22/06/2026 09:23The breakthrough is expected to support diabetes prevention and treatment while opening up broader biomedical applications. FV Hospital ranked among Asia-Pacific’s best specialised hospitals22/06/2026 05:45FV Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has been named in the Best Specialized Hospitals Asia-Pacific 2026 ranking published by Newsweek in partnership with global data research firm Statista. Efforts stepped up to modernise grassroots healthcare, improve service quality21/06/2026 15:54One 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. 15-day battle to save a German tourist with septic shock, multiple organ failure17/06/2026 08:49Critically ill with septic shock and multiple organ failure, Mr. David Schmidt, a German tourist, received dedicated treatment from doctors for 15 days despite having no family members by his side. Over 2. 3 million Ho Chi Minh City residents have electronic health records16/06/2026 16:38The data serve as the foundation for lifetime health management while supporting disease prevention, early detection, and improved healthcare services as part of the city’s digital transformation efforts. Vietnam transfers fertility technology to France14/06/2026 11:58French Consul General in Ho Chi Minh City Etienne Ranaivoson described the technology transfer as a vivid evidence of over-30-year health cooperation between the two countries. National Red Journey blood donation campaign 2026 launched11/06/2026 15:01Addressing the opening ceremony, Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ha Thanh, Director of the NIHBT and head of the campaign’s organising committee, said the Red Journey is a symbol of dedication, compassion and social responsibility, and the campaign carries the hopes of millions of voluntary blood donors and helps bring life-saving opportunities to patients in urgent need of blood transfusions. Da Nang to launch citywide health screening programme on July 111/06/2026 03:09Director of the municipal Department of Health Tran Thanh Thuy said the city has developed a comprehensive plan for conducting free periodic health examinations and screening services throughout 2026, and prepared the necessary human resources, facilities and digital infrastructure to ensure effective implementation. Hanoi launches hospital network to boost organ donations10/06/2026 08:17The 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. Public-private partnership rolls out nationwide healthcare network for women, children04/06/2026 10:04The initiative seeks to establish a comprehensive network for caring for and protecting women and children, covering disease prevention, vaccination, nutrition, mental health support, and child protection in cyberspace.