Ministry of Health of Vietnam Sets 2030 Target: 20 International Standard Hospitals

The Ministry of Health of Vietnam has prepared a new project covering the 2026-2030 period to evaluate the country's tourism potential and transform medical tourism into a key sector.

According to the draft decision signed by Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen, it is targeted that at least 20 hospitals will be certified according to international quality standards by 2030, and at least 5 of these hospitals are projected to be public hospitals. Within the scope of the project, it was proposed to develop medical tourism destinations in eight priority regions in order to create a professional service chain with international competitiveness. Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Da Nang, Hue, Khanh Hoa, and Phu Quoc island affiliated with An Giang province constitute the eight designated regions.

The draft text includes various solution groups such as visa facilities, international payment systems, insurance integration, and the development of human resources. The implementation process of the project is planned to go through the preparation stages in 2026-2027, the pilot application stage in 2028, and the expansion stages in 2029-2030.