Medical

Man in Da Nang accidentally swallows bamboo toothpick while sleeping

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Da Nang - Swallowing a toothpick and then falling asleep, a 67-year-old man accidentally swallowed a sharp bamboo toothpick, 5cm long, into his stomach, leading to critical condition.

Baby has prolonged shortness of breath, doctors discover a live leech more than 12cm long in the trachea

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Quang Ngai - The baby was hospitalized in a state of prolonged shortness of breath. Through endoscopy, doctors at the Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital discovered a leech over 12cm long living in the airway.

Successful surgery on a 1.1kg teratoma tumor for a newborn

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Ho Chi Minh City - Children's Hospital 1 has successfully operated on a giant tumor in the coccyx region weighing 1.1kg for a 2-day-old newborn.

Ministry of Health tightens management of free medicine program, preventing abuse for advertising

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The Ministry of Health requests the unified implementation of new regulations on the free drug support program to ensure transparency.

Ministry of Health warns of US recall of infant milk after 3 cases of poisoning

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The Ministry of Health issued an urgent warning about Nara Organics infant formula product after the US recalled all products due to 3 cases of Botulinum poisoning in infants.

The health sector must send 1,000 more doctors to the facility this year

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The Prime Minister requested that this year, the health sector must send 1,000 more doctors to the grassroots; the education sector must increase teachers to remote areas.

H hospitalized for crushing three Ants and covering an itchy person

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The young man had to be hospitalized when his relatives heard his relatives say that they had applied three compartments to the patient to relieve the itching.

Developing a cancer prevention plan for all people in Hanoi

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Hanoi - In men, the new type of cancer with the highest accumulation risk until the age of 65 in Hanoi is lung cancer.

The province recognizes the effectiveness of measles prevention thanks to vaccine coverage

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Measles epidemics are complicated in many localities across the country, many children suffer from measles even though they are not old enough to be vaccinated.

Another conclusion denouncing the Director of Can Tho Dermatology Hospital

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Can Tho - The Department of Health continues to have many conclusions about the content of the denunciation against the Director of Can Tho Dermatology Hospital.

Measles spreads, develops rapidly, many cases hospitalized

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Many measles patients have to be hospitalized in severe condition with serious complications. Notably, many cases of measles are adults.

Fining a hospital in Dong Nai without an environmental license

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Dong Nai - The Provincial People's Committee fined Dong Nai-2 Hospital VND300 million for not having an environmental license, but did not apply the measure of suspending operations.

Early sex trend in children, doctors warn of many risks

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According to doctors, early sex will cause many serious consequences. Therefore, education on sexual health for minors is very necessary.

The Drug Administration of Vietnam licenses 750 drugs and generic drugs

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam has just issued a drug circulation registration certificate, announcing the list of generic drugs for 750 drugs, including 51 generic drugs.

Exercises for people with type 1 diabetes

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Adjusting your exercise routine can help people with type 1 diabetes effectively control blood sugar levels.

Vietnam pledges to end tuberculosis by 2035

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Vietnam has maintained a measles prevention network in 100% of communes and wards; ensuring that 100% of the population has access to measles prevention services.

Male student seriously injured by homemade firecrackers

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Quang Binh - Vietnam - Cuba Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital has just saved the life of a male student seriously injured by homemade firecrackers.

Increasing measles vaccination, protecting children and the community

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HCMC - After being vaccinated against measles, the body will create antibodies and self-protection when children are infected with the measles virus or if they have the disease, they will be in mild condition.

Doctor warns that measles can grow without symptoms

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Hanoi - Measles is on the rise with many incidents but there are no clear signs, with the risk of dangerous complications.

Nghe An speeds up measles vaccination

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Nghe An - The provincial health sector strives to vaccinate over 95% of children against measles in March 2025.