Medical
6 high-risk subjects with severe developments when contracting COVID-19
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The number of COVID-19 and seasonal flu cases is trending upwards. The Ministry of Health notes 6 groups that are prone to worsening if they get sick, and recommends not to be subjective.
6-year-old child stabbed through the ear by bamboo stick while playing
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Quang Tri - While playing with friends, a 6-year-old boy was unfortunately pierced through the left ear by a bamboo stick.
Can Tho 500-bed Oncology Hospital enters the construction acceleration phase
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Can Tho - The 500-bed Cancer Hospital project is entering the construction acceleration phase, aiming to be completed by the end of 2026.
Adenovirus tends to increase, doctors warn of unexpected sources of infection
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Adenovirus tends to increase in children with many initial cases being mistaken for the flu. Doctors warn that the virus can spread through many unexpected paths.
57-year-old patient undergoes 3rd kidney transplant and is about to be discharged
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Ho Chi Minh City - Lying in the hospital bed after the 3rd kidney transplant surgery, the health of the 57-year-old patient is recovering well, expected to be discharged at the end of this week.
Hand, foot and mouth disease progresses severely in children a few months old
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Can Tho - Severe cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are showing signs of increasing, not only in preschool-aged children but also in children aged a few months old, who must be in ICU.
Thong Nhat Hospital handles pharmaceutical contractor for bidding fraud
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Ho Chi Minh City - Thong Nhat Hospital has just decided to handle violations against Phuc Thien Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company due to fraud when participating in drug procurement bidding.
More than 30 food safety violations detected every day
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In just the first 6 months of 2026, functional forces discovered nearly 6,000 organizations and individuals violating food safety, equivalent to more than 30 cases per day.
Deputy Prime Minister directs control of drug prices, medical services, and tourism services
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The Ministry of Health is assigned to closely monitor the developments of drug prices, medical supplies, testing chemicals, medical equipment and medical examination and treatment services.
Notes to enjoy health insurance benefits according to new regulations
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Doctors at Hanoi Eye Hospital give notes to help patients enjoy the right health insurance benefits according to new regulations when coming for examination at the hospital.
Dak Lak urgently licenses operations for Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital
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Dak Lak - Leaders of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that the locality will not interrupt health insurance examinations at the Central Highlands Regional General Hospital.
Many social insurance and health insurance benefits increase from July 2026
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A series of new policies on social insurance and health insurance will be applied from July 1, 2026, bringing many changes in maternity benefits, contribution levels and benefit levels for employees.
13-year-old child discovers concave breast deformities after experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain
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Shortness of breath, chest tightness, a 13-year-old boy in Thanh Hoa was found to have severe congenital pectoral depression.
Proactively vaccinate against rabies, support tightening management of dogs and cats
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Can Tho - From the risk of rabies and proactive vaccination, people highly support the new regulations on management of pets.
50 years keeping the pulse of life on the city named after Uncle Ho
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Ho Chi Minh City - On the 50-year journey of development, healthcare has always been one of the pillars contributing to building a modern and livable city named after Uncle Ho.
Successful surgery to remove giant ovarian tumor for female patient
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Quang Tri - A giant ovarian tumor was successfully removed by doctors at Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital for a 59-year-old female patient.
Dien Bien transfers health stations to commune-level People's Committees for management
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Dien Bien - The Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decision on dissolving a number of health stations and transferring health stations under the Department of Health to the commune-level People's Committee for management.
On the first day of applying the new health insurance policy, eye patients reduce medical examination and treatment costs
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From July 1, 2026, the new health insurance policy expanding out-of-zone medical examination and treatment benefits has brought practical benefits to people.
New health insurance policy creates more treatment opportunities for patients
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On the first day of implementing the new HI policy, many patients coming to Hanoi Eye Hospital were guided to enjoy the right to medical examination and treatment outside the tuyến.
New maternity regime expands workers' rights from July 1st
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The maternity regime taking effect from July 1 expands the rights to leave time, allowances and postpartum support for employees, contributing to improving social security.
