Vietnam has achieved notable health milestones with WHO’s continuous support, Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said, noting Vietnam hopes to maintain this trusted cooperation.
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan speaks at a high-level session of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) on May 20. (Photo: VNA)
Geneva (VNA) – Deputy Minister of He🦹alth Tran Van Thuan affirmed Vietnam’s strong and effective ties with the World Health Organisation (WHO) at a high-level session of the 78th World Health Assembly (W🤪HA) on May 20.
Speaking at the event, Thuan mentioned Vietnam’s preparations for the celebration of 50 years of close and effective cooperation with the WHO.
He stressed Vietnam has achieved notable health milestones with WHO’s continuous support, elaborating that the country banned e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products last year, a move aimed at protecting young people and reducing long-term healthcare costs.
The official added that social health insurance in Vietnam now covers nearly 95% of the population, including low-income households and those in the informal sector. Healthcare is now more accessible and equitable than ever.
Moreover, as one of the countries most vulnerable to natural disasters, Vietnam is working to improve the climate resilience of its health facilities.
Thuan noted that this year’s WHA theme "One World for Health" underlines the importance of continued cooperation and solidarity in these challenging times. He expressed appreciation for WHO’s support in improving health and life of people in Vietnam.
Vietnam hopes to maintain this trusted cooperation and continue working hand in hand with other member states and partners, he said.
Within the framework of the WHA in Geneva, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus presented Vietnam with a certificate recognising the elimination of trachoma. The recognition follows decades of coordinated action across the health sector to improve community health and prevent blindness caused by this preventable disease.
Ghebreyesus praised Vietnam’s achievement, calling it a testament to the commitment of the government, health workers, and communities across the country. He stressed that this is a typical example of how targeted interventions, close partnerships, and persistent efforts can make a real difference to people’s health./.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh ordered breakthrough policies to revolutionise the education and healthcare systems, and establishing a dedicated task force to review existing policies.
Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan said that today, more than 500,000 medical staff across the country are committed to their profession. They have made continuous efforts to achieve significant medical breakthroughs, some of which have earned international recognition.
In addition to efforts to improve the quality of routine medical services, the year also marked significant milestones with the successful implementation of numerous advanced medical techniques across various specialties, contributing to increasing patient satisfaction, the minister said.
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All drugs entering hospitals must have a clear origin, so counterfeit drugs are only in the market, not in hospital, affirmed Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan.
To achieve its goal of becoming a developed nation by 2045, Vietnam is prioritising the integration of AI and digital tools into the training of future doctors, said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhung, Dean of Medicine at University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Vietnam National University (VNU) Hanoi.
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Leading Vietnamese companies specialising in respiratory and dermatological treatments, traditional medicine, immune support supplements, and functional foods will have an opportunity to connect with international distributors and secure export deals.
The project aimed to enable early detection and reduce the risk of dangerous complications, targeting patients with chronic diabetes, cardiovascular conditions and metabolic disorders.
A 2023 report by the Vietnam Health Economics Association estimated that the total cost of tobacco-related healthcare and economic losses reached 108 trillion VND (4.14 billion USD) annually – equivalent to 1.14% of GDP and five times higher than the budget revenue generated by the tobacco industry.
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This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.
The groundbreaking ceremony took place one day after the VNVC Vaccine JS Company and Sanofi Group exchanged cooperation documents on vaccine production technology transfer under the witness of State President Luong Cuong and French President Emmanuel Macron.
Vietnam’s traditional medicine took centre stage at the International Congress Biopharm Nonclinical Development, BioNCiD 2025, held on May 25-26 in the Cuban city of Varadero, amid growing global interest in sustainable healthcare solutions.
Under the agreement, VNVC and Sanofi will gradually implement technology transfers to enable domestic production of several key Sanofi vaccines that are widely used in Vietnam. In addition, Sanofi will support VNVC in training human resources and quality management in vaccine research and manufacturing.
Despite the ongoing global circulation and unpredictable developments of SARS-CoV-2, the World Health Organisation (WHO) hasn’t issued new warnings about COVID-19, said the Ministry of Health.
