Medical

Hai Phong City Party Secretary encourages elderly people to go for periodic health check-ups

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Hai Phong - Secretary of the City Party Committee Le Ngoc Chau inspects periodic health check-ups for the elderly in Gia Loc commune.

Quang Ninh provides free health check-ups for more than 1.4 million people from 25.5

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Quang Ninh - Quang Ninh is implementing 2 free health check-ups for all people in the province, starting from May 25, 2026.

Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City successfully performs 100 kidney transplants

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City University Medical Center Hospital has just successfully performed its 100th kidney transplant.

Working too many hours can increase the risk of obesity

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New research shows that prolonged working hours not only cause stress but also increase the risk of obesity and metabolic disorders.

Da Nang deploys free health check-ups for all people from July 1st

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Da Nang - From July 1, 2026, the city will implement periodic health check-ups or free screenings for people throughout the area.

13-year-old girl with ovarian tumor weighing nearly 4kg

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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully operated on a 13-year-old girl with an ovarian tumor weighing nearly 4kg.

From 2027, hospitals will stop using paper medical records

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More than 75% of hospitals have implemented electronic medical records, aiming to completely abolish paper medical records from 2027.

Recommend people to proactively kill mosquitoes to prevent dengue fever

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Ha Tinh - Faced with the situation of many dengue fever cases, functional forces recommend that people proactively kill mosquitoes and larvae to prevent the epidemic from spreading.

Patient discovers spinal cord tumor after years of back pain

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Thu Duc General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully operated on a patient with recurrent neurofibromatosis after many years.

Penalties for people directly involved in retail sales of drugs without professional qualifications

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Article 59 of Decree No. 90/2026/ND-CP of the Government states the level of penalties for violations of regulations on retail sale of drugs and medicinal herbs.

Skipping periodic check-ups, self-medicating can worsen the disease in the elderly

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Hanoi - Through free health check-ups in Bach Mai ward, many elderly people are diagnosed with the disease but have self-medicated, posing many risks of worsening.

Instructions on caring for and preventing hand, foot and mouth disease for children when the disease increases

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The number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases in young children is on the rise, doctors recommend that parents need to take care of them properly and maintain hygiene to help children recover quickly.

Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes preventive medicine, reducing treatment costs due to late detection

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Ho Chi Minh City is developing a project for universal health check-ups 2026–2030, prioritizing cancer screening and non-communicable diseases to save treatment costs.

Bringing medical services closer to the facility, many people detect the risk of disease

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Hanoi - Many health check-up and screening programs are being implemented at facilities to help people access medical services, detect signs and risks of disease.

Successful surgery helps 103-year-old woman walk again

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Vinh Long - General Hospital performs safe surgery for a 103-year-old woman with a broken femur and many underlying diseases.

Successful surgery on abnormally large ovarian tumor

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Da Nang - Viet - Han Da Nang Hospital has just successfully operated on a large ovarian cyst for a 33-year-old female patient.

Dengue fever outbreak appears in Ha Tinh

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Ha Tinh - A dengue fever outbreak has just appeared in Hop Tien residential group, Vung Ang ward. This is the first dengue fever outbreak in 2026.

In the early summer heat, many people have itchy skin and acne, and have to see a dermatologist

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Although it is only the beginning of summer, this week, the Central Dermatology Hospital has received many cases coming for examination for dermatological problems related to hot weather.

Rescuing twins sharing a vegetable cake, critical amniotic fluid loss

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Carrying twins with the same placenta, the pregnant woman encountered dangerous complications. One fetus had severe slow growth, the other had polyhydramnios, forcing the doctor to perform emergency surgery.

Complex dengue fever, many people still limit vaccination

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Can Tho - As a new vaccine, many people still limit dengue fever vaccination, doctors recommend that people be proactive in the face of complex disease situations.