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.
13:56, 2021/12/30
First oral Covid-19 vaccine to be tested in Vietnam
The oral Covid-19 vaccine is expected to improve the vaccination, reduce costs, and minimize undesirable side effects.
16:17, 2021/12/28
Vietnam reports first Omicron Covid-19 patient
The patient has been quarantined and monitored since his arrival in Hanoi.
16:03, 2021/12/27
High-risk groups to get Covid-19 vaccine at home
The Government leader told that no eligible person will be left without full inoculation, especially those in high-risk groups.
18:29, 2021/12/21
Hanoi's students bag four gold medals at Int’l Junior Science Olympiad
The Int’l Junior Science Olympiad is an annual individual and team competition in the natural sciences for fifteen-year-old students.
18:06, 2021/12/15
Hanoi's students bag gold medals at Int’l Olympiad of Metropolises
This is the third time Vietnam has sent a team to the Int’l Olympiad of Metropolises. They brought home one gold and six silver medals.
15:01, 2021/12/10
IFC provides Vietnam with technique to prevent African swine fever
IFC will help Vietnam improve its capacity in terms of legal framework and institution regarding the implementation of biosafety measures and diseases monitoring in pig farming.
18:12, 2021/12/09
Vaccines and drugs - critical role in fight against novel coronavirus
The Prime Minister urges the health sector to vaccinate children aged 5-11.
16:25, 2021/12/07
WHO, UNICEF call on Vietnam to enforce food fortification rules
WHO and UNICEF said only 30% of households in Vietnam consume adequate iodized salt is alarming.
13:08, 2021/11/24
Hanoi confirms over 200 Covid-19 patients for seven consecutive days
Hanoi's coronavirus situation is alarming with an upward trend of new infections. A sharp increase is predicted during the Tet holiday.
11:49, 2021/11/19
Hanoi no longer requires Covid-19 quarantine mandate on returnees from high-risk areas
The capital city demands self-quarantine based on the visitors' vaccination status.
12:29, 2021/11/16
HCMC-based Cho Ray Hospital honored at International Hospital Federation’s awards
Cho Ray Hospital is the first and only hospital in Vietnam to have been recognized as a member of the prestigious organization of International Hospital Federation.
15:49, 2021/11/15
Hanoi shortens interval between AstraZeneca doses
AstraZeneca is the first Covid-19 vaccine authorized for use in Vietnam and it is currently the most widely used vaccine in the national vaccination campaign.
08:58, 2021/11/12
Hanoi to set up more than 500 makeshift medical stations
Makeshift medical stations provide primary health care for people in the area while giving treatment to people infected with the Covid-19 virus in the community and family.
10:27, 2021/11/06
Phase-out of mercury-containing dental fillings gains momentum
The first part of the fourth Conference of the Parties to the Minamata Convention on Mercury (COP4) was held online November 1-5 in Geneva.
11:54, 2021/11/05
Vietnam vaccine passports recognized by US, UK
So far, at least four countries have officially recognized vaccine passports from Vietnam.
22:03, 2021/11/04
Japan’s drug maker to begin Covid-19 vaccine Phase 3 clinical trial in Vietnam
The clinical trial is aimed at putting its "recombinant protein vaccine" on the list of the World Health Organization-approved vaccines.
21:51, 2021/10/31
Vietnam reports more Covid-19 infections, big cities urge vaccine booster shots
Health authorities target to inoculate at least two-thirds of nearly 100 million people against Covid-19 by the first quarter of next year.
19:54, 2021/10/27
Vietnam's child coronavirus vaccination drive kicks off in HCMC
Cu Chi District and downtown District 1 are the first localities in Vietnam to immunize those under 18 against Covid-19.
23:35, 2021/10/22
Australia, Vietnam launch US$37M human resource program for 2021-2025
Australia collaborates on many education and training initiatives with Vietnam, facilitating institution-to-institution partnerships and supporting vibrant Australian alumni associations.
18:26, 2021/10/22
Vietnam’s biggest Covid-19 makeshift hospital to be closed
The biggest Covid-19 treatment facility in Vietnam used to treat more than 20,000 patients at its peak.