According to Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan, Vietnam’s healthcare system has undergone comprehensive expansion over the past 7 decades, ensuring nationwide coverage. In 2024, health insurance coverage reached 94.2%.

State President Luong Cuong.

The country now boasts an extensive medical network with over 13,000 healthcare facilities at all levels. Additionally, the average life expectancy of Vietnamese citizens has risen to 74.5 years, placing Vietnam among nations with the highest life expectancy in the region.

In his remarks at the meeting, President Cuong noted that the extensive medical network has enabled people, from urban centers to remote and mountainous areas, to access healthcare services.

Coupled with immunisation programmes and disease prevention efforts, it has significantly improved public health and contributed to an increase in life expectancy. The leader added that the sector has actively embraced international integration and mastered modern medical technologies.

Leading hospitals across the country have successfully performed organ transplants and treated critical illnesses with cutting-edge medical techniques, positioning Vietnam as a regional brightspot in health care.

Cuong particularly commended the dedication of healthcare workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, recognising them as frontline warriors who made significant contributions to protecting public health.

Stressing that the progress is not only a sectoral achievement but also a source of national pride, he expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the Party and the State for the invaluable contributions and silent sacrifice of Vietnam’s medical professionals.

The President urged the sector to further strengthen universal healthcare access, ensuring that all citizens, regardless of their location, receive essential medical services.

He also called for continued investments in specialised health care, the development of central and provincial hospitals, and mastery of advanced medical technologies to elevate Vietnam’s medical standards to international levels.

Additionally, he stressed the need for accelerating digital transformation in the field, the application of information technology in healthcare management and service delivery, and the expansion of telemedicine models to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve accessibility for citizens.

Hanoi tightens airport health checks amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak

The Hanoi Center for Disease Control has been tightening health checks at the Noi Bai International Airport amid Congo mysterious disease outbreak.

People's satisfaction rate with public health services reach 90.1%

BAC GIANG - The Department of Health in Bac Giang province has just organized a survey to assess people's satisfaction with public health services in 2024. The survey and assessment contents included accessibility, transparency of information and administrative procedures, facilities and means of serving patients, attitude and professional competence of medical staff and service delivery results.

Vietnam embraces PPP to transform healthcare services

The Vietnamese Government is working to promote public-private partnerships (PPP) in the healthcare sector as a means to improve the country's healthcare system.

WHO declares monkeypox a global public health emergency

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a global public health emergency on Wednesday for the second time since 2022.

Vietnam committed to ensure access to health services for all women during pregnancy, childbirth

Vietnam is working hard to provide equal health service access for all pregnant women to ensure public health and narrow the socio-economic gap.

Luc Nam exerts every effort to increase health insurance coverage

BAC GIANG - Through many forms of popularisation and encouragement by Party committees, authorities and competent agencies, people in Luc Nam district, Bac Giang province have paid more attention to health insurance, contributing to easing worries about medical examination and treatment costs, and practically ensuring social security.