Vietnamese doctors uphold nation’s glory in healthcare sector
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said that today, more than 500,000 medical staff across the country are committed to their profession. They have made continuous efforts to achieve significant medical breakthroughs, some of which have earned international recognition.
Providing health care services to children (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) - Over the past 70 years, Vietnam’s healthcare system has thr𝓰ived and reached international standards thanks to the great contributions from generations of doctors.
Healthcare professionals in Vietnam have undertaken a series of valuable research projects that have delivered profound economic and social benefits, bringing remarkable progress in research, technology development, and application.
During the struggles for national independence and reunification, generations of revolutionary doctors in Vietnam were always dedicated to their profession and passionate about their field, and overcome countless hardships. They served on battlefields to care for and treat the wounded, the sick, the people, and comrades. Thousands of healthcare workers heroically sacrificed their lives for national independence, for the cause of liberation and reunification, and for the health and safety of the people.
When the country was reunited and in peace, the medical workforce has been present across all regions of the nation, silently and selflessly contributing to protecting and improving the public health and the happiness of every family. Despite numerous challenges, Vietnam's healthcare sector has continued to grow, making significant achievements with exemplary figures known for their medical ethics and expertise, such as Professors Ho Dac Di, Ton That Tung, Pham Ngoc Thach, and Dang Van Ngu.
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said that today, more than 500,000 medical staff across the country are committed to their profession. They have made continuous efforts to achieve significant medical breakthroughs, some of which have earned international recognition.
During the battle against COVID-19, once again, hundreds of thousands of doctors, medical staff, and healthcare workers did not hesitate to face danger. Their dedication, sacrifices, and contributions were pivotal in controlling the pandemic, allowing the country to safely adapt and recover, achieving significant progress in 2022.
Currently, preventive health care plays a central role in the mission of protecting and promoting the health of the people. Dr Hoang Minh Duc, Director of the Department of Preventive Medicine at the Ministry of Health, noted that investing in preventive health care not only addresses medical issues but also brings significant socio-economic benefits. Developing preventive health care is not solely the responsibility of the health sector but requires a collective effort from the entire political system.
Thanks to the attention from the Party and the State, Vietnam has achieved numerous successes in preventive medicine in recent years. Around 90% of children under one-year-old are fully vaccinated through the expanded immunisation programme. Many dangerous diseases such as HIV/AIDS, dengue, and COVID-19 have been controlled and eliminated. Progress continued with the eradication of diseases such as polio, neonatal tetanus, lymphatic filariasis, toward the elimination of tuberculosis, leprosy, and malaria.
Media staff pay tribute to an organ donor (Photo: VietnamPlus)
Vietnam has adopted advanced technologies in vaccine production, ensuring the production of 11 out of 12 vaccines required for the expanded immunisation programme. The rate of stunting in children under 5 has dropped to below 20%, contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. Health management for non-communicable diseases is also being implemented at the grassroots level, and public awareness and practices regarding health prevention have been significantly improved.
Along with breakthroughs in areas such as laparoscopic surgery and organ transplants, Vietnam is also becoming a key player in the global vaccine production industry.
Vietnam’s medical reputation has continued to rise on the world stage, with highly skilled and respected experts and doctors known regionally and internationally in fields such as thyroid surgery, organ transplants, cardiovascular interventions, acupuncture, and acupressure.
Vietnam is the only Southeast Asian country to perform over 1,000 organ transplants annually since 2022, showcasing significant progress in scientific and technical expertise. This has made the country a leader in advanced medical techniques, outpacing many of its regional counterparts.
Today, over 94% of the population in Vietnam is covered by health insurance. The system, organised from national to local levels, includes both public and private medical facilities, facilitating access to health services for insured citizens.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan said that the health sector achieved all of its targets for 2024. The number of doctors per 10,000 people and the number of hospital beds per 10,000 people, as well as meeting the target for health insurance coverage were major goals set by the Government and met in the healthcare sector./.
Vietnam's 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 cause of reproductive health care and health care for mothers and children - who are vulnerable but play a decisive role in the country's future development - has gained many important achievements, which have been recognised and acknowledged by the international community. This is important evidence of efforts to ensure and promote human rights in Vietnam.
After the three-year implementation, Japanese-funded Project VIE 071 on “Reducing Income- and Health-Related Vulnerability of Older Persons in Vietnam” has resulted in positive changes in caring for the elderly in the northern province of Hoa Binh, one of its six target localities.
Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.
The patient, Tieu Viet But, born in 1970 and residing in Binh Tri commune, Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, was working aboard fishing vessel Qng – 95657TS when the incident occurred at 7:00 am.
All drugs entering hospitals must have a clear origin, so counterfeit drugs are only in the market, not in hospital, affirmed Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.
To achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, Vietnam is prioritising the integration of AI and digital tools into the training of future doctors, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhung, Dean of Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi.
Health experts called for collective disease prevention and integrated solutions to achieve zero dengue deaths in the country at an online talk show on June 14.
The PM called for closer, broader, and more effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners, guided by the principles of mutual benefit, joint efforts, shared outcomes, and common development, including promoting stronger public-private partnerships and collaboration with businesses.
Renowned for its expertise in complex surgeries, the hospital has attracted foreign patients seeking treatment for conditions such as kidney and urinary tract stones, urological and gastrointestinal cancers, and male reproductive disorders. Most procedures are performed using advanced techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. T
Leading Vietnamese companies specialising in respiratory and dermatological treatments, traditional medicine, immune support supplements, and functional foods will have an opportunity to connect with international distributors and secure export deals.
The project aimed to enable early detection and reduce the risk of dangerous complications, targeting patients with chronic diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and metabolic disorders.
A 2023 report by the Vietnam Health Economics Association estimated that the total cost of tobacco-related healthcare and economic losses reached 108 trillion VND (4.14 billion USD) annually – equivalent to 1.14% of GDP and five times higher than the budget revenue generated by the tobacco industry.
All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.
Medical screenings and surgical interventions for children with disabilities are being carried out at health centers across Dien Bien. So far this year, 242 children have been identified for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the provision of assistive devices.
The Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement.
This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place one day after the VNVC Vaccine JS Company and Sanofi Group exchanged cooperation documents on vaccine production technology transfer under the witness of State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Vietnam’s traditional medicine took centre stage at the International Congress Biopharm Nonclinical Development, BioNCiD 2025, held on May 25-26 in the Cuban city of Varadero, amid growing global interest in sustainable healthcare solutions.
Under the agreement, VNVC and Sanofi will gradually implement technology transfers to enable domestic production of several key Sanofi vaccines that are widely used in Vietnam. In addition, Sanofi will support VNVC in training human resources and quality management in vaccine research and manufacturing.
Despite the ongoing global circulation and unpredictable developments of SARS-CoV-2, the World Health Organisation (WHO) hasn’t issued new warnings about COVID-19, said the Ministry of Health.
