The government stipulates that doctors and nurses working at Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh branch and Viet Duc Friendship Hospital's Ninh Binh branch will receive a monthly allowance of 15,6 million VND.
According to a decision by the Prime Minister, starting in 2026, elderly people will receive free periodic health check-ups or screenings at least once a year.
Following a warning from France about a batch of Allernova AR milk causing digestive problems in many children, the Ministry of Health has ordered a review, discontinuation of use, and recall of the product.
After completing its staffing plan, Bach Mai Hospital's second facility in Ninh Binh is expected to officially open and begin operations on June 26, 2026.
The Ministry of Health stated that Lenalidomide is covered by the Health Insurance Fund, while Ixazomib is currently under consideration for inclusion in the list of drugs covered.
A batch of Coop Select feminine hygiene solution has been ordered to be recalled and destroyed nationwide by the Ministry of Health due to failing to meet microbiological limits.
The Ministry of Health has proposed reorganizing the Health Insurance Department and the National Health Information Center into two subordinate departments to meet new management requirements.
The Deputy Minister of Health stated that contractors are facing difficulties as banks are not approving loans for the Bach Mai Hospital Phase 2 and Viet Duc Hospital Phase 2 projects.
According to the Ministry of Health, the number of people subjected to compulsory treatment is increasing and becoming more complex, while management, treatment, and coordination still face many obstacles.
Sixty-four people have been hospitalized suspected of food poisoning after eating bread from a bakery in Tan Lap commune (Quang Tri province).
The Ministry of Health has requested Ho Chi Minh City to urgently investigate the case of 25 suspected food poisoning incidents at Dang Thuy Tram School, trace the source, handle violations, and publicly disclose the results.
The Ministry of Health proposes that each health station be allocated a fixed number of 15 staff members, instead of the previous flexible allocation method.
To achieve its goal of providing free health screenings for over 1,4 million people, Quang Ninh is strengthening its grassroots healthcare system and implementing electronic health records.
The Prime Minister demanded that Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital's second facility be put into operation in the second quarter of 2026, in accordance with the directives of General Secretary and President To Lam.
Despite the completion of construction and the inauguration ceremony, the second facilities of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals have yet to become operational, with many areas inside remaining deserted.
During a group discussion session of the National Assembly, Minister Dao Hong Lan explained why the Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospital Phase 2 projects have completed their structural work but are not yet operational.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has been approved by the National Assembly to continue serving her position for the 2026-2031 term, according to the Government personnel resolution passed on the morning of April 8th.
Following the incident involving 300 tons of diseased pork, the Ministry of Health organized surprise inspections to check food safety at food service establishments and collective kitchens in Hanoi and Ninh Binh.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, former Minister of Health, has been prosecuted in a case related to the second facility project of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital.
Among the 500 elected representatives to the 16th National Assembly, 14 are currently working in the healthcare sector.
In the case involving former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien, 10 individuals were identified as having committed acts of bribery but were considered for exemption from criminal liability.
VK Group, a Belgian company that was awarded the contract by the Ministry of Health to design the engineering for the second facility of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals, causing a loss of 70 billion VND, no longer exists.
Having received $2 million, Le Thanh Thiem misappropriated this money without distributing it to any individuals or organizations to facilitate the inspection team's work at the Ministry of Health.
Following a meal containing ornamental fish roe in Ngoc Lien commune, 13 people simultaneously experienced stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea, requiring hospitalization. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
The Ministry of Health affirms that the time taken in the radiology procedure is for professional reference only and should not be used as a basis for health insurance to refuse payment.
While modern X-ray machines only take a few seconds, the regulation requiring a full 6-minute wait for health insurance reimbursement puts doctors and patients in an ironic and contradictory situation.
The Ministry of Health has just issued an urgent document requesting hospitals and health departments nationwide to strengthen surveillance, prevention, and infection control measures for diseases caused by the Nipah virus.
The government decided to transfer the Agricultural General Hospital to the Ministry of Health for management and reorganize it into facilities under the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Hospital.
The 14th National Congress of the Party is a momentous political event with profound historical significance, marking a turning point and ushering in a new era of development for Vietnam.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan shared insights on the shift from medical examination and treatment to comprehensive healthcare, addressing bottlenecks, and mobilizing resources in the healthcare sector.
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