Health

Dien Bien aims for 100% of people to have periodic health check-ups

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Dien Bien - Health stations will contribute to the goal of 100% of people having periodic health check-ups at least once a year.

Dengue fever increases, many localities in Lam Dong focus on epidemic prevention and control

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Lam Dong - Many localities in the province are strengthening environmental sanitation, killing larvae, and handling outbreaks as the number of dengue fever cases tends to increase.

Iron pellet stuck deep in a boy's head after a dangerous game

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Shot in the eye with an iron bar while playing, a 6-year-old boy almost lost his eyesight due to a foreign object penetrating deep into his sinus.

Ensure funding for people to have free health check-ups annually

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From 2026, people will receive periodic health check-ups/free screening at least once a year. The Ministry of Finance requests to prepare resources to implement this policy.

Emergency, critical illnesses are still required to complete referral procedures

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Many emergency patients, suffering from dangerous diseases, although exempted from referral letters, are still required to complete referral procedures.

People with diabetes need to follow 4 nutritional principles

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People with diabetes need to maintain a scientific diet to control blood sugar, reduce the risk of complications and improve the quality of life.

No need for referral letters, people with 62 diseases enjoy full health insurance benefits from July 1

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From July 1, 2026, people with 62 dangerous and rare diseases will be directly examined at specialized levels without a referral letter but will still fully enjoy health insurance benefits.

Reduced birth rates, Vietnam is about to end its golden population period

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Reduced birth rates below replacement levels, Vietnam faces the risk of ending the golden population period early, rapid aging and increasing gender imbalance at birth, leading to many challenges in labor and social security.

Foods that should be in high blood pressure people's dinner

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High blood pressure is one of the common chronic diseases, increasing the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke and kidney failure if not well controlled.

Overcoming the consequences of the fire in Kien Hung that killed two people

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The fire in Kien Hung ward (Hanoi) on the afternoon of July 3rd killed two people and seriously burned one person. The government has deployed emergency support for the victims.

Reasons why many medical facilities transfer patients to the final level for vaccination

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Going to the vaccination point but not being vaccinated immediately does not mean being refused. In many cases, referrals are a safe choice for patients.

To reduce uric acid, don't ignore these 3 drinks

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In addition to a reasonable diet and drinking enough water, some drinks can help eliminate uric acid.

Taking a 3-year-old child to the emergency room, parents complain about being asked for a referral letter

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Khanh Hoa - Parents reflect on bringing their 3-year-old child for examination but being instructed to return to apply for a referral.

Ho Chi Minh City accelerates universal health check-ups, not letting people be missed

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Ho Chi Minh City accelerates the universal health check program, striving to have 100% of people with electronic health records and continuous health management by 2026.

List of 62 diseases that do not require referral papers but are still fully entitled to health insurance from July 1st

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From July 1st, according to the Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Health Insurance, health insurance participants will enjoy more benefits when seeking medical examination and treatment.

How do people with high uric acid eat eggs in the summer

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People with high uric acid can still eat eggs in the summer if used correctly and in appropriate amounts.

Vegetable that supports blood fat control

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Controlling blood fat by adding some vegetables to your daily diet is a natural and healthy solution.

How to control blood sugar with snacks

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Chia seed pudding is a simple, easy-to-prepare dish and can become a healthy choice to help control blood sugar.

Hand numbness for many years, a woman suddenly suffers from wrist canal syndrome

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Being subjective about the prolonged numbness of her hands for many years, the 58-year-old woman was hospitalized when her hands gradually weakened and she was no longer strong enough to hold her grandchild.

Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia

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Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia, promoting specialized medical strengths and attracting patients and international tourists.