As of the end of October 15, 260,491,565 doses of COVID-19 vaccines had been administered. -Illustrative image (Photo: VNA) 
Tobacco smoke contains 7,000 chemicals, 69 of which are known carcinogens and contribute to 25 different diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive health conditions.
The CyberKnife S7 system, valued at nearly 200 billion VND (approximately 8 million USD), enables the treatment of tumours anywhere in the body without surgery, marking a major advance in non-invasive, highly precise cancer therapy.
At the Government’s regular April meeting on May 6, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan described Party General Secretary To Lam’s direction on the exemption of hospital fees for all citizens as a major and humanitarian policy, stating it is not a long-term strategy and a goal that the health sector is determined to implement, but also the one that touches the hearts of millions of people and meets their expectations.
Within 24 hours, the process of receiving the donated liver, two kidneys, two corneas, and skin to conducte transplantation for six patients was completed. The last surgery ended at 8:00 pm on May 3.
Initiatives include visiting and gifting heroic Vietnamese mothers, martyrs’ families, veterans, and former youth volunteers in need; building Red Cross homes; supporting livelihoods for impoverished families; and upgrading school facilities.
Parents play a crucial role in tracking children's growth and implementing science-based interventions to address stunting and help improve children's height.
With a focus on patient-centred care, the meeting aimed to bring satisfaction, safety and the best medical services to patients, meeting people's medical examination and treatment needs.
This marks a major milestone for Vietnam and its health sector after more than seven decades of persistent effort to combat trachoma.
Vietnam is now among 21 nations recognised for successfully achieving this milestone.
The surgery lasted four hours. Two weeks post-implantation, the patient was able to walk and manage daily activities independently and is currently being guided through specialised care procedures in preparation for discharge.
Running from April 12-13, the activity forms part of the 9th Vietnam–China Border Defence Friendship Exchange Programme, scheduled for April 16-17 in Vietnam’s Lang Son province and China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.
The symposium served not only as a platform for in-depth scientific exchange but also marked a significant step forward in the journey of treatment innovation, both in Vietnam and around the world.
The four-hour surgery was conducted by doctors from the 108 Military Central Hospital under the guidance of Professor Jan D. Schmitto, President of the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Programme and a world-renowned expert in the field.
FPT Long Chau Pharmacy and Vaccination Centre proudly represented Vietnam on the international stage as it was named “Digital Innovation of the Year” at the prestigious Healthcare Asia Pharma Awards 2025.
The newly launched action plan, Thuan said, sets a strategic direction for nationwide standardisation of infection control practices, in line with national healthcare improvement goals and World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines.
Following the mission to assist Turkey in earthquake recovery in 2023, this marks the second time that the military medical force of the Vietnam People's Army has participated in international disaster relief efforts, with a substantial number of personnel and equipment deployed.
WHO has worked closely with Vietnam to build and roll out national policies and technical guidelines on maternal, newborn, and child health.
“Vietnam has made very impressive progress on safeguarding the lives of the youngest members of society and their mothers,” said WHO Representative in Vietnam Dr Angela Pratt.
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive for stricter measles control, as cases continue to rise nationwide, surpassing 2024 figures in the first quarter of 2025.
Autologous stem cell transplant is an advanced treatment method that rapidly restores the patient's hematopoietic system after high-dose chemotherapy, helping to prevent life-threatening complications.
