During a high-level meeting in early 2026, the Ministry of Health established a strategic milestone: 100% of medical examination and treatment facilities across the country must complete the transition to electronic medical records (EMRs) by January 1, 2027. This initiative aims to synchronize and manage lifelong health data for the entire population.
Key digitalization milestones
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Hospital System: To date, 1,192 hospitals have successfully deployed EMR systems.
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Personal Health Records: Over 30 million digital health books have been integrated and updated on the VNeID national identification application.
Priority tasks for the 2026 – 2030 period To achieve these goals, the health sector will focus on finalizing legal and technical frameworks, including:
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Paperless Transition: Issuing guidelines to replace physical health books with digital data in administrative procedures.
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Cost Restructuring: Developing pricing models for Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACS) that eliminate the need for traditional film printing.
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Standardized Terminology: Updating clinical and sub-clinical diagnostic directories for both modern and traditional medicine.
Health officials emphasized that this digital transformation must prioritize absolute information security and patient privacy while delivering tangible benefits to both healthcare providers and citizens through seamless data connectivity.