Several new healthcare regulations went into effect in Vietnam on July 1st. These changes include a ban on doctors revealing the sex of a fetus, resulting in potential professional repercussions for violations. Additionally, women giving birth will now receive financial assistance as part of expanded support programs. The new policies also increase the duration of maternity leave, providing new mothers with extended time for recovery and childcare. These measures aim to improve maternal and child health outcomes and support families. The government anticipates these changes will have a positive impact on public health and wellbeing. Details regarding the specific amounts of financial assistance and the length of extended maternity leave have been released alongside the policy implementation.