Medical

Ministry of Public Security announces the establishment of the Institute of Cardiology, Hospital 19-8

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The Ministry of Public Security has just announced the decision to establish the Institute of Cardiology directly under Hospital 19-8, contributing to improving the capacity to examine and treat cardiovascular diseases.

People infected with "flesh-eating" bacteria in Phu Tho are saved

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Phu Tho - The case of Whitmore disease due to Burkholderia pseudomallei bacteria (a "human-eating" bacteria) has been saved by Phuc Yen General Hospital.

Facility 2 of Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc completes infrastructure

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Facility 2 of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals has completed basic infrastructure items, and the fire prevention and fighting system is determined to complete acceptance in March 2026.

Endoscopic surgery to treat rare twisted spleen in 40-month-old babies

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Quang Tri - Endoscopic surgery to treat rare twisted spleen was successfully performed by doctors for a 40-month-old infant.

Ho Chi Minh City tightens food safety inspection in schools

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Ho Chi Minh City is strengthening measures to ensure food safety and prevent poisoning in schools.

Doctors recommend vaccination for the elderly in winter - spring

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Winter - spring with cold and humid weather increases the risk of infectious diseases, especially in the elderly and people with underlying diseases.

3 hospitals in Can Tho sign cooperation agreements to develop many contents

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Can Tho - Can Tho City Oncology Hospital, Can Tho City General Hospital and Military Hospital 121 signed a cooperation agreement to develop expertise, management, training...

Man dies suspected of rabies after dog bite 4 months ago

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Lao Cai - A man residing in Hop Thanh commune was confirmed dead suspected of rabies after symptoms of convulsions appeared.

The first endoscopic surgery to close the artificial anus at Vung Tau General Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau General Hospital has just successfully performed for the first time an artificial anus by endoscopic method.

Voluntary blood donation to ensure medical situations during Tet

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Can Tho - Series of voluntary blood donation programs to ensure meeting medical needs during the 2026 Lunar New Year.

260 billion VND hospital in Lao Cai focuses efforts on completing the final item

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Lao Cai - Van Ban Regional General Hospital is being focused on by the contractor to complete the final item, striving to hand it over before the Lunar New Year.

Emergency by helicopter to bring patients from Sinh Ton Island to the mainland

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Ho Chi Minh City - On January 16, Military Hospital 175 said that it had just rescued a young patient in critical condition by helicopter from Sinh Ton Island to the mainland.

Village and residential group health allowances are expected to increase nearly double

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Village and hamlet health allowances - the frontline force in the community - are being proposed by the Ministry of Health to be significantly increased compared to the current situation.

People reflect that they have not received the overpaid hospital fees, what does social insurance say?

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Hanoi City Social Insurance has just responded, providing information to people about changes in the way of paying health insurance co-payment.

Stroke while playing sports, doctor warns of cardiovascular risk

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Recently, there have been consecutive cases of stroke and cardiac arrest while playing sports, including many young people without underlying diseases. Doctors warn of potential cardiovascular risks.

Ministry of Health highly appreciates investment in Proton radiation therapy center with autonomous capital

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The Ministry of Health highly appreciates the investment in Proton radiation therapy center with autonomous capital from Hanoi National University Hospital.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens propaganda on polio prevention and control before the risk of invasion

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Faced with the risk of polio virus re-encroachment, Ho Chi Minh City is promoting propaganda on polio prevention and control throughout the city.

Surgery for patients with complicated pebble-on-pebble syndrome

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Gia Dinh People's Hospital, facility 2, Ho Chi Minh City, said that it has just successfully operated on a patient with complicated pebble-on-pebble condition.

Respiratory disease increases by 30%, be careful of dangerous complications when it gets cold

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Can Tho - Near Tet, cold air is increasing, the number of respiratory diseases in the elderly is estimated to increase by 20 - 30%, doctors warn of factors that easily cause complications.

Craving fish bones, 85-year-old woman has to have neck augmentation surgery

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Doctors at Thong Nhat Hospital have just treated two cases of fish bone choking with complicated progression, potentially life-threatening risks due to improper self-treatment.