Starting January 1, 2026, Ho Chi Minh City has initiated a restructuring of its grassroots healthcare network. Accordingly, 25 regional... Read more
Tag: #Local Dynamics
Trial opens for former leaders of the Vietnam Food Administration over bribery charges
On the morning of January 5, 2026, the Hanoi People's Court commenced the first-instance trial of 55 defendants involved in... Read more
New regulations on the operation of provincial traditional medicine hospitals
The Ministry of Health has issued Circular 54/TT-BYT, establishing a new legal framework for public traditional medicine (TM) hospitals in... Read more
Preventive Medicine Administration assumes new authority in healthcare management
The Ministry of Health has recently issued a new directive to accelerate the delegation of administrative authority to its subordinate... Read more
Alert over the illicit trade of functional foods disguised as medicines in cyberspace
The advertising and trade of health supplements with unverified origins are becoming increasingly complex on social media platforms. Numerous groups... Read more
Escalating inspections on health products for the 2026 Lunar New Year
Health authorities have officially launched a large-scale campaign to monitor pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, and cosmetics to safeguard consumer rights during... Read more
Deployment of emergency medical priority lanes at the Vietnam-China border
Authorities from both nations have coordinated a humanitarian "green lane" mechanism to provide timely support for critical patients requiring cross-border... Read more
Updated mandatory vaccination protocols in Vietnam starting 2026
Health authorities release a comprehensive list of infectious diseases and immunization schedules for children and pregnant women. Circular No. 52/2025/TT-BYT... Read more
2026 healthcare policy reforms: Expanded insurance benefits and revised personnel compensation
Effective January 1, 2026, Vietnam’s healthcare system has introduced a series of new regulations regarding health insurance (HI) benefits and... Read more









