Ministry of Health

67 fake health protection foods discovered, 675 products not meeting quality standards

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More than 700 violating health protection food products have just been detected by functional agencies. The Ministry of Health requests localities to review and urgently recall them nationwide.

Proposal to include people under pressure at work under psychiatric supervision

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The Ministry of Health proposes monitoring people under pressure from work and study to prevent the risk of mental disorders in the community.

Ministry of Health informs about the latest conditions for considering transferring medical staff

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The Ministry of Health has just answered questions from health sector officials, clarifying the standards and conditions according to new regulations of the Government.

Poisoning after eating bread in Vung Tau, Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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Many cases of food poisoning suspected of being caused by eating bread in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests urgent investigation.

4 groups of doctors must take exams before officially practicing from 2027

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Doctors belonging to 4 groups of titles will have to participate in the examination and assessment of professional competence before being licensed for medical examination and treatment from 2027.

Suspected poisoning from sidewalk bread, requiring strict handling if there are violations

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Many cases of suspected food poisoning after eating sidewalk bread in Ho Chi Minh City have to be hospitalized for treatment. The Ministry of Health requests strict handling if violations are detected.

Recall of 291 cosmetics containing banned substances nationwide

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Recalled 291 cosmetic products nationwide due to containing substances not allowed to be used in cosmetics according to current regulations.

A hospital of the Ministry of Health is transferred to Phu Tho for management

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On March 2, Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee said that it had just received Central Hospital 74 under the Ministry of Health.

Heavy burden of rare diseases: Diagnosis lasts 7 years, treatment costs exceed affordability

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Diagnosed rare diseases lasting for many years, high treatment costs make many families fall into poverty.

Clearing "bottlenecks", creating a future for Vietnam's healthcare

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Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan affirmed that the health sector will strongly shift from a healing mindset to comprehensive health care according to the life cycle, taking early and remote disease prevention as the focus to protect people's health sustainably.

Minister of Health sends letter to medical staff on the occasion of Vietnamese Doctors' Day

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Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has just sent a letter to health sector officials on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27, 1955 - February 27, 2026).

Ministry of Health launches contest on Vietnamese Doctors, special prize of 80 million VND

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To celebrate the 71st anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors' Day, the Ministry of Health launched the 7th "Silent Sacrifice" contest, honoring the contributions of doctors and medical staff.

Ministry of Health urgently directs after critical pufferfish poisoning incident in Quang Ninh

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After eating pufferfish, 2 people in Quang Ninh developed symptoms of numbness, shortness of breath and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

5-day Tet holiday traffic accident: More than 18,000 people examined and received emergency care

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In the past 24 hours, the total number of examinations and emergency treatments suspected of being due to traffic accidents was 4,508 people; a total of 5 days of Tet holiday was 18,255 people.

Suspected poisoning after eating fermented fish, Ministry of Health requests urgent handling

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A patient was hospitalized after eating fermented fish. The Ministry of Health requested local authorities to urgently treat and strengthen food poisoning prevention.