Medical

Hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine licensed in Vietnam

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The Ministry of Health has just licensed the circulation of the hand, foot and mouth disease vaccine due to the EV71 virus, opening up more options to protect young children from the risk of serious complications.

Nearly 70 people in close contact with meningococcal meningitis patients in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Local health sectors recorded a patient with meningococcal meningitis, with 69 people in contact and are implementing epidemic prevention and control measures.

From July 1, 2026, groups of subjects will be paid 100% by health insurance

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From July 1, 2026, HI policy has a notable adjustment related to the level of payment when medical examination and treatment.

Doctor talks about the moment of kneeling in the crowded street to compress the heart to save a critically ill person

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Discovering a traffic accident victim lying motionless, purple in the middle of Nguyen Chi Thanh street (Hanoi), doctor Nguyen Huy Tien did not hesitate to rush in for emergency treatment.

Opportunity to "repair" defective smiles for children with congenital disabilities

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From congenital defects affecting daily life and psychology, many children have had the opportunity to receive in-depth medical intervention from international experts.

Ca Mau healthcare faces pressure to improve healthcare quality

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Ca Mau's health sector has made progress but revealed many limitations in terms of facilities, human resources, management...

Nearly 600 athletes participate in Quang Tri Health Sector Sports Festival 2026

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Quang Tri - Nearly 600 athletes participate in the 2026 Quang Tri Health Sector Sports Festival, competing enthusiastically and unitedly in badminton and volleyball.

Warning about traffic accidents and disturbances caused by alcohol and beer abuse in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Accidents caused by drunk drivers dragging motorbikes, many fights after drinking sessions are a warning bell about alcohol and beer abuse.

Lunar New Year, the number of emergency cases due to traffic accidents in Can Tho decreases

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Can Tho - Lunar New Year 2026, the number of patients coming for examination and emergency care in accidents increased compared to 2025, but the number of traffic accidents decreased.

Arranging a streamlined health system, completing the organizational structure of commune-level health stations

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The Prime Minister requested to streamline the health system, ensure linkages between professional levels and complete the organizational structure of commune-level health stations.

Hanoi prolonged humidity, doctors point out groups of people susceptible to respiratory diseases

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Hanoi - The humid winter-spring weather, drizzle creates conditions for bacteria and mold to develop, experts point out the group prone to the disease.

Humid weather at the beginning of the year poses a risk of respiratory disease outbreaks

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Humid weather, heavy rain, high humidity and crowded festival activities increase the risk of respiratory diseases, especially in groups with weak resistance.

Successful lung transplant, saving a patient in the early morning of the 7th day of Tet

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In less than 2 months of the end of 2025, the Central Lung Hospital successfully performed 5 lung transplants.

Doctor guides drowning victims through video call

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Khanh Hoa - Doctors have guided remote cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) via video call to people at the scene of a drowning incident.

Night-long race to transplant heart to save pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure

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Ho Chi Minh City - A heart transplant was urgently deployed overnight, promptly saving an 11-year-old child with end-stage heart failure.

Two nurses donate blood to save critically ill pregnant woman

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Quang Tri - Two nurses at Quang Ninh Regional General Hospital donated blood to save a woman with ectopic pregnancy.

Morning in the Mekong Delta 24. 2: Good news for cancer patients in the Mekong Delta region

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Morning in the Mekong Delta 24. 2: Mekong Delta tourism flourishes during the Binh Ngo Tet 2026; At the end of March, Can Tho puts into operation a modern radiation therapy system;...

Thanh Hoa Department of Health informs about the case of 10 people poisoned after eating ornamental caviar

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Thanh Hoa - Regarding the incident, 10 people were poisoned after eating ornamental caviar, the Department of Health has officially reported on the incident.

8 lives revived from a noble gesture

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The overnight multi-organ donation at Bach Mai Hospital has revived 8 lives, writing about fates that seemed to be over.

Domestic accidents increase by more than 100% in 9 Tet days at Cho Ray Hospital

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On February 23, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City said that during the 9 days of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year holiday 2026, the hospital provided emergency care for about 273 cases per day.