Medical

22 people hospitalized after eating bread, Ministry of Health requests urgent clarification of cause

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22 people hospitalized suspected of poisoning after eating bread in Dong Thap, the Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation of the cause and strict handling of violations.

Successfully reconnecting the almost severed hand of a baby boy under 2 years old

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A 22-month-old baby boy was hospitalized with his left hand almost severed after an accident with a juicer successfully connected.

One child died, many people hospitalized after eating pufferfish and sea eel

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Khanh Hoa - Khanh Hoa General Hospital has just issued a warning about the risk of poisoning from pufferfish and sea eel after receiving many emergency cases.

More than 3,000 dengue fever cases recorded in Can Tho

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Can Tho - Since the beginning of the year, the city (TP) has recorded more than 3,000 cases of dengue fever, of which over 250 are severe cases.

Doctors guide children on how to preserve food to prevent digestive diseases in the summer

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Doctors recommend that parents pay attention to diet, properly preserve food and maintain personal hygiene for children to prevent digestive diseases in the summer.

5 warning signs of abnormal abdominal pain

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Prolonged, recurrent or severe abdominal pain can be a serious pathological sign, especially in women, but is often overlooked due to subjectivity.

To go far, the pharmaceutical industry is forced to invest in technology

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Vietnam's pharmaceutical market is growing rapidly in Asia, domestic drugs increase by 12–15% per year, but still face major challenges in technology and high-value drugs.

Some health facilities in Da Nang withdraw from the list of GSP standards

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Da Nang - The Department of Health has just updated the list of establishments meeting the standards "Good practice in preserving medicines and medicinal ingredients" (GSP).

Ministry of Health informs about the conditions for transferring to the title of Third-class Doctor

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The Ministry of Health has just responded, providing information on the conditions for transferring to the title of Doctor of Grade III.

Simulated scene of the radioactive source truck accident at the Oncology Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - The simulated situation of a vehicle carrying radioactive sources encountering an accident and catching fire has been quickly and safely handled by the coordinated forces.

Electronic medical records are not synchronized, progress is slow

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Although expected, after many years of implementation, the application of electronic medical records (EMRs) in medical facilities is still slow and unsynchronized, not achieving the goal, causing concern about the reasons for delay.

Cao Bang transfers hundreds of Health Stations and Points to communes and wards for management

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Cao Bang Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decision to transfer the entire Health Station and Point to local management.

Domestic drugs increase market share, Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry enters a new growth phase

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Domestic drugs are clearly increasing market share, becoming an important driving force to bring Vietnam's pharmaceutical industry into a new growth phase.

Scratches from small wounds, dozens of patients hospitalized due to tetanus

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The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases is currently treating about 10 patients with tetanus, including mild and critical cases.

Time to apply new professional preferential allowances for commune-level healthcare

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From January 1, 2026, commune-level health station staff will enjoy new job preferential allowances according to Resolution 261, the highest level is 100% and the minimum is 70% depending on the area.

Traditional medicine has not yet fully exploited its potential

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Ho Chi Minh City - Traditional medicine is still struggling to find a worthy position, although the potential for treatment and health care is still very large.

Eating ice cream in cold weather and health effects

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Eating ice cream in cold weather does not cause flu, but it needs to be used properly to avoid sore throats and ensure overall health.

Toilet flush chemical explodes, 47-year-old woman seriously burned

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A 47-year-old woman in Hanoi suffered severe burns and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment overnight after a powder-like toilet cleaning chemical suddenly exploded.

Revoking Herbal Nano bathing and cleaning gel due to formula infringement

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Ministry of Health requests nationwide recall of Herbal Nano Bathing & Hygiene Gel – 1 box, 105g bottle due to incorrect ingredients.

The rate of fake drugs detected in Vietnam is only 0.024% in 2025

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In 2025, drug quality management and control were tightened, bringing the rate of fake drugs detected on the market down to 0.024%.