Ministry of Health

Ministry of Health responds to request to expand the scope of payment and supplement health insurance drugs

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Regarding the proposal to expand the scope of payment and supplement the list of health insurance (HI) drugs to ensure the rights of patients, the Ministry of Health has officially responded.

Ministry of Health informs about the conditions for transferring to the title of Third-class Doctor

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The Ministry of Health has just responded, providing information on the conditions for transferring to the title of Doctor of Grade III.

For a life without epidemics

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Exactly 5 years ago, from Vietnam's initiative, the United Nations General Assembly approved and agreed with Resolution A/RES/75/27 recognizing December 27 every year as International Day for Disease Prevention and Control.

Electronic medical records are not synchronized, progress is slow

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Although expected, after many years of implementation, the application of electronic medical records (EMRs) in medical facilities is still slow and unsynchronized, not achieving the goal, causing concern about the reasons for delay.

Revoking Herbal Nano bathing and cleaning gel due to formula infringement

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Ministry of Health requests nationwide recall of Herbal Nano Bathing & Hygiene Gel – 1 box, 105g bottle due to incorrect ingredients.

Ministry of Health increases warning for group B infectious diseases

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In the 9 diseases in the list of group B infectious diseases, diseases caused by HPV, RSV, whooping cough, Hib can be effectively prevented by vaccination.

Ministry of Health recalls and destroys 9 violating cosmetics of Japan Connection

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) requested the recall and destruction of 9 cosmetics announced by Japan Connection for violating regulations on product records.

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries cut nearly 40% of administrative procedures

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In 2025, the Ministry of Health will cut nearly 40% of administrative procedures in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, contributing to facilitating people and businesses.

A hotel charges 10 million VND for customers smoking in a room

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44 units including 10 3-star hotels, 18 4-star hotels and 16 5-star hotels have been honored as "Outstanding Tobacco-free hotels".

Sustainable development of clinical nutrition at hospitals

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HCMC - The Ministry of Health's issuance of the Clinical Nutrition Technical Procedure has affirmed the role of nutrition in hospital treatment.

Ministry of Health investigates suspected alcohol poisoning containing methanol that killed a person in Hai Phong

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After a drinking party at the family in Tu Minh ward (Hai Phong), many people were hospitalized for suspected poisoning, one person died. The Ministry of Health has requested an urgent investigation.

Close-up knowledge for parents in caring for and developing behavioral skills of children 0-6 years old

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In the first 6 years of life, children develop very quickly physically and behaviorally. Understanding each stage of behavior correctly will help parents support their children to develop healthily.

2 deputy directors, 2 deputy department heads appointed last week

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Last week, the health sector organized the announcement and awarding of the decision to appoint 2 Deputy Directors and 2 Deputy Directors.

Sudden inspection, directly hit a facility violating food safety

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The Ministry of Health requires stepping up surprise inspections, strictly handling food safety violations, and strengthening inter-sectoral coordination to control fake food.

Instructions for parents in caring for and educating language development for children in the first 5 years of life

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Parents, as direct caregivers, have a decisive influence on their children's ability to receive and express language from the first days of life.