In the days leading up to Tet, despite being busy with year-end work, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Thao (Dong Thanh commune, Ho Chi Minh City) still arranged to take her two young children to the hospital for examination. Her youngest child is only 17 months old, suffering from a prolonged cough for many days, while the older child, 4 years old, often has poor appetite and indigestion, so she decided to take both of them for a health check-up.
The doctor examined and advised to hospitalize the baby for monitoring, I also agreed because the child's health is paramount," Ms. Thao shared.
Not only families with young children, many elderly people also proactively go to the hospital for medical examination before Tet. Mr. Nguyen Van Thanh (68 years old, An Hoi Dong ward, Ho Chi Minh City) said that due to high blood pressure, he maintains a monthly periodic check-up schedule. Especially during the Tet holiday, he often goes for examination early to get medicine prescribed by doctors to use throughout the Tet holidays.
I went for a year-end check-up to ask for medicine to take after Tet. The doctor examined me carefully, gave clear advice, so I was also more reassured," Mr. Thanh said.
Reality recorded at many medical facilities shows that the number of patients coming for examination in the days leading up to Tet increased compared to normal days. At Go Vap Hospital (HCMC), if in previous months it received an average of more than 1,800 patient visits per day, at this time the number has increased to 2,200 - 2,300 visits/day.
According to Dr. Dinh Van Duoc, Deputy Director of Go Vap Hospital, the increased demand for pre-Tet medical examinations is mainly due to people wanting to proactively check their health and prepare treatment drugs during the long holiday. "The hospital has proactively developed plans and assigned personnel about a month before Tet. The Board of Directors directed departments and rooms to closely coordinate to ensure the best service for patients during this peak period," Dr. Duoc said.
For final-line hospitals such as Cho Ray Hospital (HCMC), in the days leading up to Tet, the number of patients coming for examination and treatment, both outpatients and inpatients, is still maintained at a high level. Representatives of Cho Ray Hospital said that the unit implements Tet holiday from February 14, 2026 to the end of February 22, 2026 according to regulations.
However, due to the characteristic of being a final-line hospital with a large number of patients, the Emergency area and inpatient treatment departments are still operating continuously, without interruption throughout the Tet holiday. The hospital arranges full duty shifts, personnel and equipment to ensure reception, emergency and treatment for patients.
Notably, during this occasion, Cho Ray Hospital still maintains professional coordination with lower-level hospitals. In case of needing consultation or support in handling complex cases, the hospital's team of experts is always ready to participate, ensuring timely and safe treatment for patients.
Proactive plans on human resources and expertise are being implemented to help people feel secure in welcoming Binh Ngo Tet, while affirming the final line role of Cho Ray Hospital in the southern regional health system.
