From 2027, hospitals will stop using paper medical records
According to the Ministry of Health, in the past time, the application of information technology and digital transformation in the field of medical examination and treatment has achieved many positive results. In which, electronic medical records initially showed clear effectiveness when helping patients to be more convenient in the medical examination and treatment process, and at the same time supporting medical facilities to improve professional quality, management and administration efficiency.
To date, over 75% of hospitals nationwide have announced the implementation of electronic medical records. In addition, most localities have also developed implementation plans according to the direction of the Politburo, the National Assembly, the Government and the Ministry of Health. Notably, the Ministry of Health set a very clear timeline: From January 1, 2027, hospitals, including public and private hospitals, will not use paper medical records. This is considered a major milestone in the digital transformation process of the Vietnamese health sector.
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Prolonged heat, increased saltwater intrusion in Ca Mau
According to the Southern Institute of Water Resources Science, the hot weather situation may last until May 2026. The salinity boundary of 4g/l is forecast to penetrate deeply from 44-55km, approximately the multi-year average; the Vam Co river system alone penetrates deeply about 55-60km. The level of saltwater intrusion depends on the flow from the upper Mekong River and the operating regime of reservoirs.
In Ca Mau, prolonged hot weather increases the risk of fresh water shortage for living and agricultural production, especially for rice and crops in coastal areas and freshwater areas.
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10th grade enrollment targets in Ho Chi Minh City in recent years
In recent years, the enrollment target for 10th grade of public high schools in Ho Chi Minh City (region 1 before the merger) has been maintained at about 70,000-77,000 students per year, equivalent to about 65-70% of secondary school graduates, depending on the year.
According to statistics from Lao Dong newspaper, the enrollment rate for 10th grade public schools in Ho Chi Minh City has fluctuated over the years. Among them, some years recorded significantly higher rates. In 2025, the city has more than 88,000 students completing the secondary school program, the enrollment target of public high schools is 70,070, the enrollment rate reaches about 79%.
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