Digital transformation and the era of proactive prevention in Vietnam's healthcare system

Vietnam is implementing a comprehensive reform process in healthcare in accordance with Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025. Designed with a people-centered approach, the new model aims to transition from curative services to a structure focused on proactive disease prevention and digital transformation.

Associate Professor Dr. Tran Quy Tuong, President of the Vietnam Medical Informatics Association, emphasized that this transformation is a strategic necessity for national development. The reform process includes the creation of electronic health records, the establishment of a national health database, and the integration of artificial intelligence technologies into healthcare services.

To ensure the sustainability of the system, primary healthcare and the family medicine network are being strengthened. While it is planned to offer all citizens the opportunity for at least one free health check-up per year starting in 2026, the development of human resources and ensuring equality in access to services are among the key priorities of the reform.