Medical
The health sector enters a phase of accelerating digital transformation
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The health sector is entering a phase of accelerating digital transformation, with many technological solutions being strongly implemented to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, optimize management and bring a more convenient experience to people.
Warning of the risk of hand, foot and mouth disease in children, especially during holidays
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During holidays, children are easily exposed to crowds, so the risk of hand, foot and mouth disease spread increases. Parents need to proactively prevent it to protect children's health.
Injury emergency model helps significantly reduce referrals and increase life-saving cases
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On April 29, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that the regional level injury emergency model helps reduce the burden on the upper level, increasing the chances of survival for patients.
Timely surgery saves patient with horsetail cluster syndrome due to scaffolding fall
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Vinh Long - A workplace accident caused severe spinal injury, the patient underwent emergency surgery to avoid the risk of paralysis of both legs and prolonged spinal muscular disorder.
Establish an investigation team into the case of 46 elementary school students hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - 46 cases with suspected food poisoning symptoms at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School came for examination and treatment at medical facilities.
More than 40 elementary school students in Ho Chi Minh City vomiting, symptoms of digestive disorders
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Ho Chi Minh City - 41 students of Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School showed symptoms of digestive disorders and went for examination, including 3 cases requiring hospitalization.
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.
