Hanoi steps up disease control measures at Noi Bai International Airport
The city has strengthened its healthcare efforts to combat respiratory diseases during the winter-spring festival season, with heightened measures at Noi Bai International Airport leading the city's disease prevention campaign.
17:05, 2025/02/19
Hanoi sees no community outbreaks as covid-19 cases drop, thanks to vaccination efforts
Hanoi’s Center for Disease Control (CDC) has reported three confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the city since the start of 2025, with no fatalities.
15:24, 2025/02/17
Hanoi launches measles vaccination campaign for infants
This age group is not eligible for vaccination under the National Expanded Vaccination Program and represents a significant portion of the capital's population.
22:08, 2025/02/14
Hanoi accelerates traditional medicine development to enhance public healthcare
Hanoi is intensifying efforts to strengthen traditional medicine as a key pillar of the healthcare system, aiming to improve public access to comprehensive medical treatment.
06:05, 2022/10/05
Monkeypox unlikely to spread to the community in Vietnam
Anyone showing suspicious symptoms should immediately go to the hospital for early detection and treatment and to avoid infecting others.
18:45, 2022/10/03
Vietnam records first monkeypox case
To quickly control monkeypox transmission risk, subnational health departments must coordinate with relevant units to strengthen monkeypox prevention and control at border gates.
11:27, 2022/09/30
Vietnam reports 70-100 human deaths from rabies each year
International partners are working with the Government of Vietnam to end rabies-mediated deaths by 2030 as part of the global efforts to achieve ‘Zero by 30’ goal.
10:34, 2022/09/28
Hanoi ensures treatment for patients infected with Adenovirus
The Hanoi Department of Health has asked relevant units to disseminate Adenovirus knowledge to patients and their families and recommend solutions to control infections.
13:03, 2022/09/27
US sponsors ten more liquid oxygen systems for Vietnam’s hospitals
Increasing patient access to oxygen strengthens the nation’s health care system and saves lives.
17:28, 2022/09/26
Vietnam plans Covid-19 inoculation for six-month-old infants
All provinces and cities across Vietnam must submit a report on the population of children in the age group of six months to less than five years and propose the quantities of vaccine needed to Pasteur Institutes before September 30.
19:20, 2022/09/25
US intensifies healthcare cooperation with Vietnam
Vietnam’s healthcare sector likely climbs to US$23 billion in 2022 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.7%.
15:15, 2022/09/23
Stronger regulations needed to control dietary supplements
Law specialists have raised ideas to improve existing rules to better manage the advertising and sale of dietary supplements and protect the interests and health of consumers.
17:19, 2022/09/15
Hanoi's fifth fixed blood donation center opens
The fifth blood center in Hanoi will make it easier for people to give their blood regularly, facilitating blood donation campaigns.
18:06, 2022/09/07
Hanoi keeps vigilant against Covid-19
Local leaders will take responsibility for pandemic prevention and control.
10:03, 2022/08/27
UNFPA, MRI explore best models for Vietnam’s old persons
The partnership will expand a network of Vietnamese and Japanese entities to promote the development of care and support for the elderly.
19:58, 2022/08/26
DPM orders faster Covid-19 vaccination roll-out amid rising case number
Vietnam has quickly achieved a high vaccination coverage; however, in some places, Covid-19 vaccination roll-out is slow.
23:05, 2022/08/25
Health ministry demands prudence as Covid-19 is yet to become common disease
To declare the end of Covid-19 as a pandemic, several conditions need to be met, including “detecting no new cases for 28 days in a row”.
20:15, 2022/08/09
Hanoi accelerates Covid-19 vaccination for all locals
The city's mayor has asked local authorities to speed up the vaccination campaign amid surging infections.
12:59, 2022/08/04
Initiatives lead to changes hospitals in Hanoi
Initiatives applied in Hanoi's hospitals have contributed to improving the quality of healthcare and treatment services.
15:26, 2022/08/01
Communication matters immensely in combating Monkeypox: CDC
International health experts said that education and accurate messaging are critical to avoid stigma in dealing with Monkeypox outbreaks.
18:13, 2022/07/25
Vietnam steps up surveillance amid monkeypox outbreak in 75 countries
Vietnam will monitor people returning from countries that are facing monkeypox outbreaks.
14:24, 2022/07/21
Hanoi has new high-tech oncology hospital
The hospital will apply high technology and new therapies in treatment.
17:55, 2022/07/12
Phuong Dong Asahi Nursing Home project inaugurated in Hanoi
The project is expected to be put into operation in July next year.
15:13, 2022/07/07
Hanoi confirms first Omicron BA.5 community infections, most cases have mild symptoms
Local health experts said symptoms of Omicron BA.5 sub-variant are like a common cold with fever, cough, runny nose, and sore throat.