Human resources remain decisive, as no matter how advanced equipment becomes, it is doctors who directly deliver care and sustain patients’ confidence, said Party General Secretary To Lam.

On the thin line between life and death, there are heroes who wear no armor, only a simple white blouse, yet carry a noble mission on their shoulders.

On February 25, Dong Nai Lung Hospital, located in Phuoc Tan Ward, celebrated the 71st anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27, 1955 - 2026). Director of Dong Nai Department of Health Do Thi Nguyen visited and attended the ceremony.

From demanding cross-country transplants to highly specialised procedures nearing regional and international standards, the sector has created new chances of survival for thousands of patients. However, persistent bottlenecks in organ donation and the legal framework highlight the urgent need to further perfect the national donation–transplantation system. In the era of advanced medicine, progress is measured not only by surgical mastery, but also by the ability to turn loss into hope and sustain life.

In 2026, the Dong Nai Provincial Center for Disease Control (CDC) focuses on a synchronized rollout of preventive medicine programs, with a primary emphasis on disease prevention and control and the enhancement of public health.

To build a resilient healthcare system capable of meeting the challenges of ageing, emerging diseases and rising expectations for quality care, Vietnam must continue to strengthen primary and preventive care, invest in human resources, accelerate digitalisation and big data development, and refine healthcare financing mechanisms.

As healthcare digital transformation is being strongly promoted, electronic prescriptions (e-prescriptions) and prescription-only drug sales have been identified as key measures to enhance transparency, strengthen professional practice management, and prevent and combat antibiotic resistance.

Local authorities have been instructed to strengthen disease prevention and control measures at border gates, medical facilities and in the community, stay updated with global disease information, and closely monitor inbound travellers.

Lunar New Year is an important occasion for people to gather, enjoy special dishes, and participate in many festive activities. This boosts food consumption demand, leading to the risk of food safety (FS) violations.

Deputy Minister of Health Tran Van Thuan called on experts and healthcare workers to uphold a strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and expertise to ensure that medical services for the 14th National Party Congress are delivered safely, effectively and with the highest level of care.

On the afternoon of January 13, the Dong Nai Department of Health held a meeting on digital transformation, the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, and proposals for synchronously deploying the healthcare sector’s database to the Provincial Intelligent Operations Center.

At its 10th session, the 15th National Assembly voted to pass the Law on Disease Prevention No. 114/2025/QH15, which will take effect on July 1, 2026. This is a law of major significance, establishing a comprehensive legal foundation for disease prevention, with a shift in approach from “responding through examination and treatment” to “proactive disease prevention”, placing people at the centre.

Health insurance cardholders from near-poor households have their payment rate raised from 95% to 100% of covered medical expenses effective on January 1.

On January 2, the Dong Nai Department of Health reported that in the context of implementing provincial administrative restructuring and facing multiple complex disease outbreaks in 2025, the health sector worked diligently to successfully meet all key targets, reaffirming its central role in protecting, caring for, and improving public health.

On the morning of December 31, the Dong Nai Department of Health held a conference on the transfer of management of commune- and ward-level health stations from regional health centers to commune- and ward-level People’s Committees. The event was attended by Le Truong Son, Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee and Vice Chairman of the Dong Nai Provincial People’s Committee