Beyond meeting the healthcare needs of local residents, Hue is welcoming an increasing number of international patients for medical examinations and treatment. Alongside its clinical expertise, advanced medical techniques and growing focus on service quality, the city has favorable conditions to develop healthcare services linked to tourism, wellness and cultural experiences.

On September 27, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Department of Health organized a health check-up and consultation program for children being cared for and raised at Facility 3 of Hue City Social Work and Child Protection Center (formerly Hue SOS Children’s Village).

On the morning of September 26, Hue Central Hospital, in coordination with the city’s Cancer Association, organized a free health checkup and cancer screening program for 300 residents in Phong Phu ward.

On the morning of September 25 in Hue City, the Ministry of Health, in coordination with Hue City People’s Committee, launched the Safe Motherhood Week 2026 under the theme ‘Gestational Blood Sugar Control - Peace of Mind for Mothers, Good Health for Babies’.

From August 26 to September 15, the city’s health sector is rolling out the first high-dose Vitamin A supplementation campaign of 2026 for children aged 6 to under 60 months in ethnic minority and mountainous communes. The campaign aims to provide children with essential micronutrients and help reduce malnutrition rates in these areas.

Early in the morning, in a three-bay house filled with sea air in Phuong Loc Village (Phu Vinh Commune), 73-year-old Tran Van Than, surrounded by bamboo baskets, miniature boats, and coracles, was moving his hands skillfully with thin bamboo strips. Having spent decades making a living from the sea, though his health no longer allows him to work at sea, his deep affection for his hometown’s sea lives on through every product he makes.

Hue Central Hospital has recently been recognized by Newsweek and Statista in the ‘Best Specialized Hospital Asia Pacific 2026’ ranking for oncology. The recognition not only highlights the hospital’s expertise but also paves the way to elevate Hue’s healthcare sector, heading towards the development of a medical ecosystem that contributes to the city’s growth.

On the morning of August 29, the Union of Science and Technology Associations of the city, in coordination with the Department of Health, Hue Central Hospital, and the University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Hue University, held a national scientific conference themed ‘Climate Change and Non-Communicable Diseases: Issues and Solutions’.

From August 27 to 29, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Department of Health, in collaboration with the City’s Social Work Center and Children’s Protection Fund, held a program to provide school supplies to disadvantaged children in 2026.

Among Vietnamese cities, Hue stands out as an ideal city to build a future "15-Minute City." There, all daily essential needs of residents - such as work, education, shopping, healthcare, entertainment, and relaxation - can be reached within a 15-minute walk or bicycle ride. This idea is currently being pursued and researched by female architect Tran Thi Quynh Huong, a young Hue native dedicated to sustainable urban development.