As the National Assembly considers amending the Law on Special Consumption Tax in the second phase of its 9th session starting June 11, experts have called for a robust increase in tobacco taxes as the most effective measure to protect public health and reduce long-term harm, particularly among younger generations.

The Ministry of Health on April 14, held a ceremony in Hanoi to announce that Vietnam has officially eliminated trachoma, one of the leading preventable causes of blindness – as a public health problem.

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, during a meeting in Hanoi on April 8 underscored the importance of developing the healthcare sector and improving public health, toward the ultimate goal of providing free medical treatment for all citizens.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed his confidence in Hanoi-based Huu Nghi Hospital’s continued efforts to uphold its fine traditions, foster unity, and achieve even greater success in protecting and improving public health.

Ensuring public health remains a priority in Vietnam’s socio-economic development strategy, State President Luong Cuong affirmed at a meeting with a delegation of distinguished medical professionals in Hanoi on February 26, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27, 1955 – 2025).

A resurgence of rare and dangerous parasites in Vietnam is alarming health experts, with infections linked to undercooked food and pet handling.

VOV.VN - The country is sparing no effort to provide equal access to health services for all pregnant women to ensure public health whilst narrowing the socio-economic gap.

VOV.VN - Following the successful cooperation over the past 15 years in improving the health and hygiene conditions for the people, Unilever Vietnam (ULV) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) have just signed a strategic cooperation program “For a healthy and sustainable Vietnam” until 2028.

Although no cases of monkeypox had been recorded in Vietnam as of July 24, the risk of this disease entering the country is very high, according to experts.

Hanoi began counting down 31 days left until the opening of the 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31) at a ceremony held at Ly Thai To Statue and Hoan Kiem lake area on April 11, which attracted the attendance of more than 3,000 athletes and local people.