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The Ministry of Health has proposed adding administrative penalties to strengthen enforcement against the dissemination of misleading information about health examinations and treatments online. Under the draft, fines would range from 10 million to 30 million dong.
The Ministry’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management says that a growing amount of online content related to health examinations and treatments is misleading, sometimes promoting methods that have not been scientifically verified or approved by competent authorities. Examples cited include naturopathic cures, cancer treatment with alkaline water, fasting and detox therapies, and high-dose lemon therapy.
The Department states that such information is increasingly being posted online, leading to serious misunderstandings, diverting people away from conventional medical treatment, and directly affecting health and lives. It also said the behavior violates Article 7 of the Law on Medical Examination and Treatment.
The Ministry proposes and is seeking feedback on a draft Decree regulating administrative penalties in the field of cybersecurity and personal data protection. The draft is being circulated for comments among ministries and agencies.
To address the issue, the Ministry proposes adjusting fines from 10 million to 20 million dong for the following acts:
The Ministry notes that these actions are often linked to commercial motives, including selling dietary supplements, medical devices of unclear origin, detox products, immune boosters, home remedies, courses, or services that provide improper treatment consultations. It said direct regulation would provide a clear legal basis to address violators and curb abuse of patients’ trust for illegal business.
The Ministry also proposes fines from 20 million to 30 million dong for certain violations, including:
The Ministry states that the proposed penalties do not apply to individuals sharing personal experiences during medical examinations or treatment, provided they do not aim to advertise, provide professional consultation, or profit from offering products, services, or treatment methods.
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