In his message, the Vietnamese leader emphasised that throughout Viet Nam’s construction and development process, people have always been placed at the centre – as both the goal and the driving force of progress. He reaffirmed the country's highest priority on caring for people's health and human development.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.

PM Chinh stated that health and human-related issues are universal, comprehensive, and global matters, and therefore require multilateralism, international cooperation, and solidarity.

He urged the global community to work together in addressing shared challenges such as the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change, population ageing, and resource depletion.

The PM called on developed nations to step up strong and effective support for developing countries in terms of science, technology, resources, finance, and capacity building, and especially in production of medicines and vaccines, as well as institutional consultation, human resources training, and capacity building in implementing public health policies.

Expressing his strong support for the WHO and the WHA, PM Chinh affirmed that Viet Nam is willing to actively contribute to the world community by sharing its experiences, expertise, and achievements.

He reiterated Viet Nam's dedication to investing in people and health care and working with the international community to build a healthier world where everyone enjoys their legal and legitimate rights and interests.

The WHA is the WHO’s highest decision-making body. The 78th session, themed “One World for Health”, is being held from May 19-27.

Key issues include finalising a global pandemic preparedness agreement and addressing priorities such as universal health coverage, strengthening health systems, antimicrobial resistance, and non-communicable diseases.

PM calls for bold policies to drive education, healthcare development

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered breakthrough policies to revolutionise the education and healthcare systems while chairing a government meeting with the Ministries of Education and Training, and Health in Hanoi on March 25.

Ministry of Health receives 500,000 doses of measles vaccine

The Ministry of Health (MoF) has received 500,000 doses of measles vaccine presented by the Vietnam Vaccine JSC (VNVC) to support a nationwide immunisation campaign.

Health Ministry urges accelerating measles vaccination coverage

At the national teleconference on measles prevention held on March 15, the Ministry of Health requested localities to continue assessing the development of the epidemic situation; organise measles vaccination campaigns according to the Ministry of Health’s instructions; and prevent measles outbreaks in the community.

Health care prioritised in Vietnam’s development strategy: State President

Ensuring public health remains a priority in Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy, State President Luong Cuong affirmed at a meeting with a delegation of distinguished medical professionals in Hanoi on February 26, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27, 1955 – 2025).

Party leader orders removing bottlenecks for health sector to thrive

He stressed that, in addition to effectively implementing the Party's resolutions on healthcare, it is essential to adopt a new mindset to remove barriers and bottlenecks, enabling the sector to advance in the coming period.

 

Bac Giang signs cooperative programme on caring labor’s health

BAC GIANG – The Provincial Federation of Labor and the Department of Health on February 19 held a ceremony at the headquarters of the Provincial Federation of Labor to ink a cooperative programme between two units on health care for union members and laborers of Bac Giang province during 2025-2030 period.