Medical

Expected to have a guesthouse for people raising cancer in the Mekong Delta

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Can Tho - The health sector is performing many tasks to meet the needs of cancer patients, including building guesthouses for nursing patients.

Signs of polycystic ovaries common in women of reproductive age

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine and metabolic disorder in women of reproductive age.

Plan to prepare blood sources for the 2026 Lunar New Year in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The Ho Chi Minh City Hematology and Blood Transfusion Hospital proactively implements a plan to prepare medical blood sources for the 2026 Lunar New Year.

Cold showers in winter: Benefits and risks to note

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Cold winter bathing brings health benefits but potential risks if applied incorrectly, especially for people with underlying diseases.

Health insurance pays 100% of medical examination and treatment costs from 2026 for many groups of subjects

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The new health insurance policy applied from January 1, 2026 stipulates 100% payment of medical examination and treatment costs for some groups of subjects.

The fight against cancer is between an underlying disease spiral and cost pressure

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Cancer patients face many challenges, from complex health problems to cost pressure, while treatment opportunities still depend largely on affordability and health insurance policies.

Reasons why people with severe myopia should not lift heavy objects

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People with severe myopia should avoid lifting objects that are too heavy because it can increase the risk of retina peeling, causing serious vision damage.

Two hospitals coordinate to save the life of a child who suffered from severe drowning

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HCMC - The City Children's Hospital and Tra Vinh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital saved a case of severe drowning.

Accident occurs, students startled because they do not have health insurance

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HCMC - Without health insurance (HI), just an accident or unexpected illness can cause students to fall into debt.

Quang Ngai transfers more than 270 health stations to commune level management

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Quang Ngai - More than 270 health stations, infirmaries and general clinics in areas under the management of health centers have been transferred to the People's Committees at the commune level.

Emergency surgery for a 38-week pregnant woman with low water level but unknown

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HCMC - Pregnant women entering their 38th week of pregnancy but completely do not know that they are facing danger. After the examination, the doctor prescribed emergency surgery.

Cold, dry weather, doctors show how to drink water to prevent skin from cracking

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In addition to moisturization, doctors recommend drinking enough water every day, especially during the cold season, which is an important factor in helping to protect the skin and overall health.

After the suspected poisoning incident from a bread truck in Phan Thiet, Lam Dong tightens management of street food

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Lam Dong - After the case of 71 people hospitalized for suspected food poisoning after eating bread in Phan Thiet, the province requested to strengthen inspection and supervision of street food outlets.

Operating more than 1,500 medical equipment at Bach Mai Hospital before the opening of facility 2

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Before the opening of facility 2, Bach Mai Hospital has officially put into operation more than 1,500 modern medical equipment, ranking among the top in Vietnam.

From January 1, 2026, commune health stations will have at least 5 departments, the station director has the right to decide

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From January 1, 2026, the organizational structure of commune health stations will be improved in the direction of professionalization and becoming clearer.

Elderly people face the risk of serious complications after falling

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HCMC - Interlace hip fractures are a common form of bone fracture but are especially dangerous in the elderly, easily causing complications.

Hanoi students addicted to snacking from "dirty" skewers to spicy sticks, facing many dangers

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The bowel dishes of many students in front of school gates are painful issues of food hygiene and safety, school health and management responsibility.

Hue City hands over 40 Health Stations to the People's Committees of communes and wards for management

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HUE - From December 16, 2025, 40 Health Stations in Hue City will be transferred from the Health Center to the People's Committees of communes and wards for management.

Fine up to 30 million VND for selling alcohol to people under 18 years old

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Forcing a glass of alcohol to a person under 18 years old can be subject to a fine of up to 30 million VND.

The Ministry of Health requests an urgent investigation into the suspected bread poisoning case in Quang Ngai

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Quang Ngai - Many local people show signs of bread poisoning after eating at Hong Van bread chain. The Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation and traceability.