The National Lung Hospital (NLH) is Vietnam’s largest and most advanced hospital specializing in tuberculosis and lung diseases, with a capacity of 995 beds and 40 divisions. Under the leadership of Dr. Nguyen Viet Nhung and Dr. Dinh Van Luong, NLH is a central institution for the diagnosis, treatment, research, and training in TB and respiratory diseases. NLH collaborates with major universities and research centers worldwide, including the United States, Australia, France, the Netherlands, South Korea, and Japan. The hospital is also a hub for clinical trials and advanced protocols for both adult and drug-resistant TB.

• Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis, treatment, and research

• Drug-resistant TB management

• Lung transplantation (notably, successful lung transplants in 2024)2

• General and complex lung diseases

• Respiratory infections

• Pulmonology and respiratory intensive care

• Collaboration in multi-center research and clinical trials

• NLH is recognized for its global-level expertise, especially in organ transplantation, with lung transplants meeting international standards set by leading centers such as the University of California, San Francisco.

• The hospital is a pioneer in sustainable healthcare, proactively implementing environmental protection and green procurement even before national directives.

• NLH mobilizes large, multidisciplinary teams for complex procedures, ensuring high standards of patient safety and care

Vision:
To be the leading center in Vietnam and the region for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and research of tuberculosis and lung diseases, advancing towards global standards and sustainable healthcare.

Mission:
To save lives and improve quality of life for patients with lung diseases through clinical excellence, research, training, and international collaboration, while promoting environmental sustainability in healthcare

• Honored at the Vietnam Medical Achievement Awards for outstanding contributions to public health and medical innovation.

• Recognized for successful lung transplants and advanced TB research, marking milestones in Vietnam’s medical sector