Key Development On the morning of August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Vietnam convened a national hybrid... Read more
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National Supply Chain Modernization: Ministry of Health Finalizes Master Plan on Digitalizing Pharmaceutical Distribution Networks (2026–2030) to Ensure Timely and Equitable Drug Access
Key Development On the afternoon of August 17, 2026, Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Tri Thuc, Deputy Minister of Health of... Read more
Ophthalmic Pharmacovigilance: Large-Scale Study of Over 73,000 Men Associates Prolonged PDE5 Inhibitor (Tadalafil) Exposure with Increased Risk of Glaucoma
Key Development A large-scale epidemiological study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology (August 2026 edition) has identified a statistically... Read more
Healthcare Procurement Fraud Investigation: Ministry of Public Security Indicts Viet My Medical Group Over Offshore Transfer Pricing and Illicit Price Inflation of Medical Devices and Oncology Drugs
Key Development The Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam has officially initiated criminal proceedings regarding "Smuggling" and "Violating accounting regulations... Read more
Administrative Healthcare Reform: Ministry of Health Responds to Voters on Streamlining Health Insurance Referral Procedures and Expanding Direct Referral Eligibility
Key Development The Ministry of Health (MOH) of Vietnam has officially issued an administrative response to petitions submitted by voters... Read more
Emergency Medical Services Modernization: Vietnam Issues Prime Ministerial Decision 1515/QD-TTg Approving National Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Development Plan 2026–2030, Integrating 113–114–115 Command Infrastructure
Key Development On August 10, 2026, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, acting on behalf of the Prime Minister,... Read more
Primary Healthcare Coverage Expansion: Ministry of Health Plans to Expand VHI Reimbursement for Nearly 350 Drugs at Commune Health Stations
Key Development In response to voter inquiries regarding the limited availability of insured pharmaceuticals at primary healthcare facilities, Minister of... Read more
Municipal Healthcare Regulatory Enforcement: Hai Phong Identifies 302 Unlicensed Medical Facilities, Mandating National Data Digitization by August 31, 2026
Key Development The Hai Phong Department of Health has officially released the results of a comprehensive municipal healthcare audit, identifying... Read more
Regional Healthcare Export Modernization: Ministry of Health Releases Draft Medical Tourism Master Plan 2026–2030, Targeting 750,000 International Patients and $2.5 Billion Revenue
Key Development This morning, August 12, 2026, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Vietnam formally initiated public and stakeholder consultations... Read more









