Proposal calls for early hospital fee waiver for cancer, kidney failure patients in Vietnam
Vietnam News 10:06 07/12/2025A delegate of the National Assembly (NA) has recently proposed waiving hospital fees for cancer patients and those requiring dialysis as soon as possible, well before the current target of 2030, to reduce the financial burden on patients with life-threatening and chronic illnesses.
Vietnam’s health ministry reveals roadmap toward free universal healthcare
Vietnam News 15:22 08/05/2025Vietnam's Ministry of Health is drafting a plan to eliminate healthcare fees for all citizens, following a directive from Party General Secretary To Lam. The initiative aims to introduce sweeping reforms that would make healthcare universally accessible and fully funded by the state, according to Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan.