Ministry of Health
Ministry of Health increases surveillance ahead of Ebola warning
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World Health Organization (WHO) urgently warns internationally about the Ebola epidemic in Africa, Vietnamese Ministry of Health strengthens surveillance.
Ministry of Health investigates the case of many students suspected of poisoning due to strange fruit in Lao Cai
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The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests the Lai Chau Provincial Department of Health to urgently investigate and handle a suspected food poisoning case occurring in the province.
A company recalled and destroyed 511 cosmetic products
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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) requested the suspension of circulation, recall and destruction of 511 cosmetic products manufactured by Viet Huong Cosmetics Co., Ltd. nationwide.
Minister of Health presents decision to appoint Director of Cho Ray Hospital
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Ho Chi Minh City - On May 14, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan announced the decision of the Ministry of Health on the appointment of the position of Director of Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.
Appointment of Director of the Food Safety Department
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On May 13, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan awarded the decision to appoint the position of Director of the Food Safety Department to Dr. Chu Quoc Thinh.
Ministry of Health speaks out about cluster of cases caused by Hanta virus
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The Ministry of Health speaks out about the Hanta virus outbreak after recording 8 infections and 3 deaths worldwide.
Refractional errors increase in children, many students face the risk of poor eyesight
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Refractional errors are increasing rapidly in Vietnamese children, especially in urban areas, causing many students to face the risk of early vision decline.
Will complete the legal framework on special preferential treatment regimes for island health forces
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The Ministry of Health will advise the Government to complete the legal framework on specific preferential treatment regimes for health forces participating in work on islands.
Regular health check-ups by age to reduce hospital overload
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From 2026, people can have free annual periodic health check-ups according to the new roadmap of the Ministry of Health to detect diseases early and reduce hospital overload.
Ministry of Health seeks opinions on personnel norms for commune health stations in 34 localities
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The Ministry of Health is seeking opinions on the draft regulations on personnel norms for commune and ward health stations in 34 provinces and cities.
Vietnam copes with the burden of non-communicable diseases accounting for 80% of total deaths
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The burden of non-communicable diseases is very clearly present in each family, each community and in the operating pressure of the health system itself.
Ministry of Justice leads the 2025 Administrative Reform Index
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The Ministry of Justice leads the 2025 Administrative Reform Index with 95.48%, while the Ministry of Health ranks last in the ranking with 81.01%.
80% of blindness causes can be prevented, Vietnam opens large-scale investigation
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The Ministry of Health launched a national survey on blindness in 12 provinces and cities, surveying nearly 16,000 people aged 50 and over.
Ministry of Health proposes 2 new Departments, organizational structure to be changed soon
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The Ministry of Health proposes to maintain the existing Departments and Agencies, and at the same time reorganize the Health Insurance Department and the National Health Information Center into 2 new Agencies.
Proposal to increase medical industry allowances by 100%
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The Ministry of Health proposes 6 levels of professional preferential allowances for medical staff up to a maximum of 100% from 2026.
