Medical

Dak Lak tightens prevention of rabies after recording 6 deaths

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Dak Lak has recorded 6 deaths from rabies. Currently, the Department of Health has issued a prevention plan with the goal of minimizing the number of cases and deaths.

Recovering from 67 days of coma after being hit by a fallen tree, a boy escaped death after 2 surgeries

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HCMC - A tree fell on his head while walking on the road, the boy was hospitalized in a deep coma with a vital index of less than 3.

Police investigate the case of a patient who died at a hospital

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Thanh Hoa - Currently, the police have stepped in to clarify the incident of a patient dying while being treated at the hospital.

Directly check dengue fever outbreak in Hanoi to avoid outbreak

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On July 14, the monitoring team of the Hanoi Center for Disease Control (CDC Hanoi) inspected and monitored the dengue fever outbreak in Tay Ho ward.

Dengue fever is complicated, many cases are severe due to multiple organ damage

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According to the Ho Chi Minh City Hospital for Tropical Diseases, the rate of severe dengue fever patients has increased significantly, in the first 6 months of 2025 alone, it accounted for nearly 19,9% of the total number of hospitalizations.

The Government decides to keep the health insurance contribution rate at 4.5% of the basic salary

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The Government decided to keep the health insurance contribution rate at 4.5% of the current basic salary.

3 long bones discovered in the colon after more than 1 year of dull abdominal pain

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Khanh Hoa - Doctors have successfully endoscoped 3 long bones deep in the colon of a 69-year-old male patient, after more than a year of suffering.

Binh Duong General Hospital informs about the delay in handing over the body

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HCMC - On July 14, Binh Duong General Hospital clearly informed the process and explained the delay in handing over the body of the patient who died before arriving at the hospital.

Warning of the risk of dengue fever outbreak

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The Ministry of Health said that from the beginning of the year to July 8, 2025, the whole country recorded 32,189 cases of dengue fever, 5 deaths - a decrease of 11.2% in the number of cases and 1 decrease in death compared to the same period in 2024. However, it is currently the peak of the epidemic season, the hot, humid weather and heavy rain create conditions for disease-carrying mosquitoes to develop.

Binh bitten by a dog 3 times but not vaccinated, a boy in Dak Lak died of rabies

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Dak Lak - A boy was bitten by a dog 3 times but did not get vaccinated against rabies and died despite being treated at the hospital.

Unstable weather, beware of fluctuating blood pressure causing disease in the elderly

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The erratic weather changes cause many elderly people to experience fatigue and fluctuating blood pressure, which can easily lead to dangerous cardiovascular complications.

Hai Phong Department of Health inspects unlicensed underground cosmetic facilities

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Hai Phong - On July 13, the Hai Phong Department of Health informed about the results of the inspection and verification of the incident related to the Thanh Tuyen Pharmaceutical Cosmetic Therapy facility.

3 steps to get a refund for health insurance participation costs

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Health insurance participants can receive a refund based on the payment level and the time they have not used the card. The application must be submitted directly, online or by post.

The number of dengue fever cases in Ho Chi Minh City continues to increase

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HCMC - The city is entering the peak of the rainy season, the number of dengue fever cases every week tends to increase rapidly and spread to the area.

Service examination is still paid for health insurance according to new regulations from 2025

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Medical examination and treatment as required are still covered by health insurance. However, hospitals note that not all cases of service examination are entitled to this benefit.

4 new points on GPP according to Circular 11/2025/TT-BYT pharmacies need to know

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New updates to regulations on GPP according to Circular 11/2025/TT-BYT pharmacies and pharmacies must implement.

Successfully tying up a severed hand of a Tiktoker in Thai Nguyen

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Thai Nguyen - Due to a previous conflict, the Tiktoker was assaulted and seriously injured by a gang of gangsters.

Khanh Hoa Blood Donation Festival receives more than 150 units of blood

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Khanh Hoa - The authorities have received more than 150 units of blood, contributing to timely supplementation to the blood supply for treatment at hospitals in the area.

Eliminate the psychology of hesitation, creating opportunities for children to see a doctor early when expanding their health insurance age

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From July 1, 2025, children under 18 years old will receive health insurance for dialysis and nearsightedness. The new policy helps parents reduce costs and proactively take their children to the doctor.

The Ministry of Health requests a report on the case of a patient who died while being transferred to a hospital in Thanh Hoa

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The Ministry of Health has just requested the Thanh Hoa Provincial Department of Health to report the case of a female patient being treated at a hospital in Thanh Hoa who died during a transfer.