Founded in 1953 at the initiative of then health minister Dr Tân Hàm Nghiệp and 178 philanthropists, the hospital was originally established to provide free treatment for the poor.
A newly constructed ward health station was inaugurated on February 27 in HCM City’s Xuân Hòa Ward, marking the launch of a pilot model of community-based continuous healthcare teams linked to family medicine, along with cooperation agreements signed with six major hospitals.
Deputy PM Phạm Thị Thanh Trà urged the youth to nurture ambitions, think big, act boldly and take responsibility, noting that entrepreneurship should create value, generate jobs and contribute to sustainable socio-economic development.
Vietnamese citizens were recommended to minimise travel between cities during this sensitive period, stay near areas with shelters, proactively develop safety plans for themselves and their families, and be prepared to return to Việt Nam or relocate to a third country when possible.
An 8.2-tonne truck loaded with rice caused the collapse of the April 30 Bridge in Cần Thơ on Saturday morning after exceeding the bridge’s eight-tonne load limit, paralysing both road and waterway traffic along the Thốt Nốt River.
Health experts called for a stronger commitment to support the rare disease community in Việt Nam at a meeting in Hà Nội on Saturday.
A mother and her young son were killed when a spectator boat capsized at a traditional fishing festival in Huế, days after another fatal accident at a spring festival in Hà Nội raised safety concerns.
Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science – technology development, innovation and national digital transformation, together with related policies and legal frameworks, makes clear that as Việt Nam advances to a higher stage of development, these factors will become the decisive drivers of economic growth.
The proportion of women in leadership and management positions has steadily increased, while their participation in international cooperation activities has become increasingly substantive and effective.
At around 5pm on February 27, the tourist boat Signature, registration number QN-7269, caught fire in the area near Hang Cỏ in Hạ Long Bay, with 30 passengers and 11 crew members on board at the time.
The health sector must remain steadfast in the ultimate goal of universal health coverage, ensuring that every citizen has timely and equitable access to quality medical services, with no one left behind due to geographical, economic or social barriers, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm has stressed.
Here is a timeline of major events leading up to, during and after the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term.
The Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress sets out key economic, social and environmental development goals and targets for the 2026–2030 period.
Both vessels attempted to avoid each other, but due to the short distance and limited visibility, the left side of the stern of the YB-0876H ferry collided with the left side of the YB-0919H ferry, causing the passenger boat to capsize and resulting in 6 fatalities.
In the era of advanced medicine, the successful performance of lung transplantation, one of the most complex procedures in organ transplantation, reflects not only a major medical breakthrough but also the convergence of expertise, medical ethics and modern technology by Vietnamese doctors.
On Thursday, the Hà Nội Women’s Union organised a thematic training session titled 'The role of women in elections and communication and mobilisation of Voters', held both in person and online for grassroots chapters.
According to the Quảng Ninh Province's Election Committee, a total of 15 candidates will contest three constituencies for nine seats in the National Assembly.
The move is part of a plan to transfer control of a key railway corridor to the city, paving the way for urban renewal and heritage-led redevelopment.
