In order to continuously update the latest medical knowledge, technological advancements, and health policies, the Center for Support and Continuing Education presents the outstanding weekly medical news. This week’s newsletter focuses on the launch of the new generation radiotherapy system at the National Cancer Hospital (K Hospital), a significant step in connecting national health data, and the Ministry of Health’s efforts to perfect the legal framework for disease prevention. This information is synthesized to help medical professionals and healthcare facilities promptly grasp new policies and techniques for effective application in clinical practice.
Breakthrough in Cancer Treatment: K Hospital Operates New Generation Linear Accelerator
On March 10, 2026, under the attendance and direction of Standing Deputy Minister of Health Vu Manh Ha, K Hospital officially put into operation the new generation linear accelerator radiotherapy system. This is a practical milestone helping cancer patients in Vietnam access regional-level advanced treatment techniques right in the country.
The application of this modern linear accelerator optimizes treatment time, taking only about 2-3 minutes per radiation session. This not only significantly reduces fatigue and side effects for patients but also increases service capacity, minimizing overload at terminal oncology facilities. This event affirms the orientation of applying high technology in medical examination and treatment, fully aligning with strategies to improve treatment quality and strictly complying with the Guidelines for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment issued by the Ministry of Health.
Promoting the Connection of Periodic Health Examination Data and Electronic Health Records
In parallel with the development of specialized medicine, digital health transformation continues to be strongly promoted, as highlighted in this weekly medical news. On the afternoon of March 10, 2026, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc chaired a thematic meeting to unify the plan for organizing the connection and interoperability of citizens’ periodic health examination data.
Integrating these data to complete the Electronic Health Record on the digital platform is expected to gradually form a unified medical examination and treatment database for the entire health sector. This platform will actively serve primary healthcare, support managers in policy planning, and help clinical doctors easily look up medical histories to provide accurate regimens, ultimately reducing waiting time for citizens.
Perfecting the Legal Framework through the Draft Decree of the Law on Disease Prevention
Besides clinical treatment, preventive medicine continues to be emphasized through efforts to perfect legal institutions. On March 9, 2026, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong chaired a conference to review and contribute opinions to the draft Decree detailing the implementation of several articles of the Law on Disease Prevention.
This decree aims to implement the Law on Disease Prevention, establishing a robust and comprehensive legal framework for disease control activities. Key topics discussed include regulations on disease prevention in educational institutions, conditions for infectious disease payment, medical isolation zoning, as well as clarifying responsibilities in vaccination and vaccine use. This is a strategic step to enhance the capacity of the preventive health system, proactively protecting people’s health against complex epidemiological developments.
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