A resident in Le Dai Hanh ward of Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung district gets vaccinated against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam reported 131,713 new COVID-19 cases, including four importedinfections, on March 21.
It is thefifth straight day the country has seen a decline in the number of newtransmissions, with total cases in the country now standingat 8,089,761 since the start of the pandemic.
About 4,169COVID-19 patients are in serious or critical condition, with the majorityrequiring oxygen masks, 297 requiring invasive ventilation and five on lifesupport.
The capital ofHanoi witnessed a reduction in the number of new daily transmissionsfor the 10th day in a row, with 17,916 cases.
The city hasmore than 346,950 COVID-19 cases currently being treated and monitored, withmore than 99 percent being treated at home.
Among about3,300 cases being treated in hospitals, there are 589 severe infections,down nearly 10 percent compared to the average seven days ago.
Hanoi wasfollowed by central Nghe An and northern Phu Tho provinces, with 5,403 and5,348 infections, respectively.
Vietnamreported an additional 69 COVID-19 related deaths on March 21, raising thenation's death toll since the pandemic started in 2020 to 41,949, accountingfor 0.5 percent of infections.
As many as 179,640COVID-19 patients made a full recovery on the day. The total number ofrecovered patients in Vietnam has now reached 4,282,668.
More than201.8 million COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the country sofar, including 184.6 million doses for adults. About 17.06 million COVID-19vaccine doses have been given to children aged 12-17 years./.
Vaccination against COVID-19 is a critical and decisive factor in reducing severe cases and hospitalisations in Vietnam, especially as the country reopens borders to international travel, the Ministry of Health (MoH) has said.
The host Vietnam has built COVID-19 prevention and control measures, part of the preparations for the upcoming 31st Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 31), as regional sports delegations show a concern about the work.
Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.
The patient, Tieu Viet But, born in 1970 and residing in Binh Tri commune, Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, was working aboard fishing vessel Qng – 95657TS when the incident occurred at 7:00 am.
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.
Health experts called for collective disease prevention and integrated solutions to achieve zero dengue deaths in the country at an online talk show on June 14.
The PM called for closer, broader, and more effective cooperation with Vietnamese partners, guided by the principles of mutual benefit, joint efforts, shared outcomes, and common development, including promoting stronger public-private partnerships and collaboration with businesses.
Renowned for its expertise in complex surgeries, the hospital has attracted foreign patients seeking treatment for conditions such as kidney and urinary tract stones, urological and gastrointestinal cancers, and male reproductive disorders. Most procedures are performed using advanced techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery. T
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.
All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.
Medical screenings and surgical interventions for children with disabilities are being carried out at health centers across Dien Bien. So far this year, 242 children have been identified for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the provision of assistive devices.
The Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement.
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.
A resident in Le Dai Hanh ward of Hanoi's Hai Ba Trung district gets vaccinated against COVID-19. (Photo: VNA) 
