Vietnam’s cancer cases nearly double in over a decade
Cancer is rising at a pace Vietnam’s health system cannot ignore, with new cases having nearly doubled in just over ten years, from 92,000 in 2010 to more than 180,000 today.
Vietnam faces rapid rise in cancer cases
Vietnam is seeing a sharp rise in cancer cases, with new diagnoses nearly doubling over the past decade, underscoring the urgent need for stronger prevention strategies, wider screening programs, and expanded treatment resources
Russia’s cancer drug approved for use in Vietnam
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has approved Pembroria, a Russian-made cancer drug containing pembrolizumab, giving local patients access to a new treatment option.
‘Banh mi’ food poisoning cases in Ho Chi Minh City surge to 235
The number of people hospitalized for food poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City after eating ‘banh mi’ from a local shop had soared to 235 as of 8:00 am on Monday, with Salmonella suspected to be the cause, according to…
Attacks on health workers in Vietnam raise alarm over hospital safety
Dr Ha Anh Duc, director general of the Department of Medical Service Administration, said violence in hospitals stems from multiple causes. With nearly 200 million patient visits annually nationwide and major hospitals handling tens of thousands daily, medical staff face…
Vietnam sees over 84,000 tobacco deaths annually
Tobacco kills about eight million people worldwide each year, nearly 22,000 a day, including more than 84,500 annually in Vietnam, or over 230 a day.
Vietnam : government focuses on universal health insurance coverage by 2030
Vietnam has set the goal of achieving over 95% health insurance coverage by 2026 and universal coverage by 2030, with citizens to be exempted from basic hospital fees within the scope of health insurance benefits, reported the Vietnam Pictorial.
Vietnam allows all women to access fertility treatments by choice
Starting on 1 October, Vietnam will allow all women to access assisted reproductive technologies (ART), including egg freezing and in vitro fertilization (IVF), based on their personal choice.
UK agrees deal with Vietnam to remove pharmaceutical trade barriers
Britain said it would strike an agreement with Vietnam to make it easier for pharmaceutical firms to sell UK-made medicines in the Southeast Asian nation, under a new trade strategy that emphasises quick, industry-specific deals.
How much does it cost to study medicine in Vietnam ?
Tuition fees for medical programs in Vietnam are set to range from VND31.1 million to more than VND530 million (US$1,190-20,250) in the upcoming academic year, with many universities raising their fees compared to last year.
Why is Vietnam cracking down on alcohol ?
Vietnam’s National Assembly last month approved plans to hike taxes on alcohol from 65% to 90% by 2031, a major step in the government’s efforts to curb harmful consumption habits.
In Vietnam, oil meant for animal feed sold as cooking oil
Police in Hung Yen Province, northern Vietnam have launched legal proceedings against three people over an alleged scheme to produce and sell counterfeit cooking oil using low-grade products intended for animal feed.
Vietnam to hike tax on alcoholic drinks to 90%
The Vietnamese parliament has approved a proposal to increase tax on “beer and strong liquor” to an unprecedented 90% by 2031. db reports.
Vietnam reports 2 Covid-19 deaths in Ho Chi Minh City as new variant spreads
Ho Chi Minh City has reported two Covid-19 deaths and an uptick in new cases, raising concerns of a virus resurgence after weeks of quiet.
Vietnam reports 641 COVID-19 cases, NB.1.8.1 variant dominant in Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam has reported 641 COVID-19 cases across 39 localities since the beginning of 2025, with health authorities identifying the NB.1.8.1 variant – detected in over 20 countries – as predominant among recent cases in Ho Chi Minh City.
HCMC health authorities advise mask use in crowded places amid Covid spike
The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has called for wearing face masks when visiting medical facilities or crowded places and using public transport amid an increasing incidence of Covid-19.
Vietnam calls for continued vigilance against Covid-19
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has advised the public to maintain vigilance against Covid-19, given a slight increase in the number of cases in three weeks.
Over 37% of Ho Chi Minh City students are now overweight or obese
More than 37% of students in Ho Chi Minh City are overweight or obese, with rapid urbanization among contributing factors.
I took my mother from Vietnam to Europe, and her loneliness filled me with regret
Many elderly Vietnamese move abroad to reunite with family but often feel lonely and isolated due to cultural and language barriers. Many end up wanting to return to Vietnam.
Obesity, high salt intake remain alarming issues in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City continues to face alarming rates of obesity and excessive salt consumption, with increasing numbers across different age groups, according to the city’s Center for Disease Control (HCDC).
USAID’s decades-long aid in Vietnam faces uncertainty amid US government overhaul
The USAID, which is recalling employees globally under a U.S. government reformation drive, has been an active development partner in Vietnam for nearly four decades, supporting initiatives in economic, healthcare and environmental projects.
Strict fines for loud karaoke in Vietnam are needed
Loud karaoke using high-powered speakers in Vietnam must face heavy penalties to protect public health.
Vietnam jails more officials over Covid-19 flight bribes
The Hanoi People’s Court on Friday jailed more than a dozen officials for up to 12 years for corruption over repatriation flights and quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Over 200 suffer suspected food poisoning after eating ‘banh mi’ in southern Vietnam
More than 200 people have been hospitalized for suspected food poisoning after consuming banh mi from an establishment in Vung Tau City, Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province, southern Vietnam, local health authorities reported.
Hanoi’s 1st children’s hospital put into operation
Hanoi Children’s Hospital, the first of its kind in Vietnam’s capital city, officially opened on Wednesday.
Bird flu suspected of killing dozens of captive tigers in Vietnam
Tigers at resort in Dong Nai province died after being fed sick chicken, additional deaths reported in other locations.