Lung transplantation is increasingly becoming a routine procedure in Vietnam, marking a significant milestone for the country’s medical capabilities. This advancement offers hope for individuals suffering from severe lung diseases and highlights Vietnam’s growing expertise in complex medical interventions.
In 2025, the National Lung Hospital successfully completed eight lung transplants, surpassing the target set by the Prime Minister at the beginning of the year, according to Vietnam Voice. The hospital continued this success into 2026, performing its first lung transplant of the new year on the night of the 6th day of the Lunar New Year, also known as the Year of the Horse.
Director of the National Lung Hospital, Dinh Van Luong, stated that in less than two months at the complete of 2025, the hospital performed five lung transplants, including two on the same day and three consecutive transplants within seven days. To date, the hospital has performed a total of 13 lung transplants, achieving a high survival rate with some patients living healthy lives for up to eight years post-transplant.
These outcomes are approaching the success rates of leading lung transplant centers both regionally and globally. The procedures are performed to the highest standards of UCSF Medical Center in the USA, demonstrating a commitment to international best practices. This series of successes affirms Vietnam’s mastery of cutting-edge modern medical techniques, specifically in lung transplantation, as reported by Vietnam.vn.
The National Lung Hospital is also poised to potentially perform 50 transplants per year and eventually operate as a regional lung transplant center. This development signifies Vietnam’s increasing capacity to provide advanced medical care and potentially serve as a hub for lung transplantation in the region, as noted in Vietnam Plus. The Prime Minister has lauded the medical profession as noble, embodying sacrifice, compassion, intelligence, and perseverance in service of human health and happiness.
