Ministry of Health
Proposal to abolish referral letters for some patients, still enjoy 100% health insurance
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The Ministry of Health speaks out about the proposal to exempt referral papers for some groups of subjects when conducting in-depth medical examination and treatment.
22 people hospitalized after eating bread, Ministry of Health requests urgent clarification of cause
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22 people hospitalized suspected of poisoning after eating bread in Dong Thap, the Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation of the cause and strict handling of violations.
Unpredictable dengue fever, the number of cases increases 2.5 times
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Since the beginning of the year, the whole country has recorded more than 50,000 cases of dengue fever, an increase of 2.5 times compared to the same period. The Ministry of Health warns that the epidemic is at risk of continuing to increase during the rainy season if drastic prevention and control is not carried out.
Tighten food imports through a risk-based product control model
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The Ministry of Finance agreed to control food shipments when imported into Vietnamese border gates based on the risks of each type of product.
Ministry of Health stipulates the principle of providing free medicine support for medical examination and treatment facilities
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The Ministry of Health stipulates a program to support free medicines for medical examination and treatment facilities nationwide, effective from July 10, 2026.
Supplementing regulations on management responsibilities of communes on food safety
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The Ministry of Health has supplemented regulations on the responsibilities of commune-level People's Committees in implementing state management of food safety.
Ministry of Health tightens management of free medicine program, preventing abuse for advertising
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The Ministry of Health requests the unified implementation of new regulations on the free drug support program to ensure transparency.
Ministry of Health warns of US recall of infant milk after 3 cases of poisoning
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The Ministry of Health issued an urgent warning about Nara Organics infant formula product after the US recalled all products due to 3 cases of Botulinum poisoning in infants.
More university hospitals licensed to operate by the Ministry of Health
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Hong Bang International University Hospital has just been licensed to operate by the Ministry of Health, becoming a clinical practice facility for students in the health sector of the school.
Ministry of Health abolishes 14 administrative procedures in the field of disease prevention from July 1
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From July 1st, the Ministry of Health officially abolished 14 administrative procedures in the field of disease prevention to simplify procedures.
Ministry of Health urgently warns about Allernova AR milk after incident in France
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The Ministry of Health warned and requested the recall of batch number 183403 of Allernova AR infant formula after France recorded many cases of newborns with digestive disorders.
Dengue fever outbreak against regulations, the number of cases is 2.5 times higher than the same period
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Dengue hemorrhagic fever broke out against regulations with nearly 50,000 cases in the first months of 2026, an increase of 2.5 times compared to the same period last year.
Expected time to put into operation facility 2 of Bach Mai Hospital
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Facility 2 of Bach Mai Hospital has a planned operating time. Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan requested to complete the items and be ready to receive patients.
From July 1st, the procedure for advertising health protection foods will be licensed by the locality
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From July 1, 2026, the authority to license health protection food advertising will be transferred from central agencies to the People's Committees of provinces and cities.
Nam Ha Pharmaceutical fined 125 million VND
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Nam Ha Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company was fined 125 million VND by the Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) for violating procedures for registration and notification of changes for 7 drug products.
