The World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of Ebola transmission as low globally, including in Vietnam, and acknowledged the proactive efforts of Vietnam’s Ministry of Health and the Government’s urgent direction in preparing the system and strengthening response capacity to the outbreak.

VOV.VN - A delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Health, led by Associate Professor Dr. Vu Manh Ha, alternate member of the Party Central Committee and Deputy Minister of Health, attended the 79th World Health Assembly (WHA79) in Geneva from May 18-22.

VOV.VN - Following an emergency alert from the World Health Organisation (WHO) over a new Ebola outbreak in Africa, Vietnam’s health sector has moved to strengthen surveillance measures amid concerns about the risk of cross-border transmission through international travel.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s Ministry of Health said on May 17 that it is strengthening Ebola surveillance and closely coordinating with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and relevant agencies amid concerns over recent outbreaks in parts of Africa.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Health (MoH) confirmed on May 13 that Vietnam has not recorded any cases related to Hantavirus infection, amid global concerns following reports of a cluster of cases linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius.

VOV.VN - The World Health Organization (WHO) said on March 11 it had delivered five vials of botulism antitoxin to Da Nang city to support the treatment of three critically ill patients suspected of botulism poisoning.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha met with Ramla Khalidi, Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme in Vietnam, and Angela Pratt, Representative of the World Health Organization in Vietnam, in Hanoi on March 11 to discuss cooperation in improving air quality.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City authorities have ordered mandatory remote temperature screening for all incoming passengers at border checkpoints in an effort to detect and prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, ensuring public safety during the coming 2026 Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is working closely with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and international partners to strengthen preparedness and prevent the possible spread of the Nipah virus, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held a series of bilateral meetings with world leaders and international organisations during the G20 Summit in South Africa.