Vietnam health ministry proposes nationwide monitoring of cancers, air pollution, other health risks
Vietnam News 11:16 07/03/2026Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed setting up a nationwide monitoring system for non-communicable diseases and related risk factors, from cancers to air pollution, under a draft circular detailing parts of the country’s Law on Disease Prevention.
Vietnam removes blood pressure measurement from pre-vaccination screening steps
Vietnam News 17:47 11/09/2021The vaccination procedure has been generally streamlined
Vietnam to approve Remdesivir for COVID-19 treatment: deputy health minister
Vietnam News 12:48 04/08/2021The drug can shorten the duration of treatment and accelerate recovery
Brazil to check arrivals from Italy, France, Germany for coronavirus symptoms
World 10:12 25/02/2020It is the first time European countries have been put on the list
Vietnam PM appoints new deputy health minister, as minister seat remains vacant
Vietnam News 16:14 10/12/2019The position for Minister of Health is still empty
Vietnam’s health ministry faces inspection for self-financing, construction management
Vietnam News 15:11 22/09/2017There are signs that group interests played a part in the ministry’s decision making