Medical

Receiving organ donation from Quang Ninh, Children's Hospital 2 revives kidney failure pediatric patient

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Ho Chi Minh City - On July 30, Children's Hospital 2 announced that it had just successfully transplanted a kidney to a patient from an organ donor who had brain death.

Leaders of the Ho Chi Minh City Infectious Diseases Association talk about the reasons for the difficulty in reducing hand, foot and mouth disease cases

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Ho Chi Minh City strengthens hand, foot and mouth disease prevention measures when the number of cases is still high and the risk of spreading in schools is always present.

Don't let subjectivity go with summer trips

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For three consecutive weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases in Hanoi increased. At the same time, seasonal flu and some other respiratory diseases also recorded an increasing trend. What is worth thinking about is not the number of cases, but the cause of their increase. The health sector affirms that the epidemic is still under control, no new dangerous variants have appeared, and there are no signs of abnormalities in the number of severe cases or deaths. That is a reality that needs to be fully recognized: Not panicking, but also not allowed to be taken lightly.

98-year-old man escapes death after nearly 80 bee stings

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Da Nang - Attacked by a bee colony with nearly 80 stings, a 98-year-old man fell into critical condition and miraculously recovered after 12 days.

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.

Where the elderly in Hanoi are cared for, interacted with and live happily every day

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Hanoi - Nearly 1 month into operation, the daycare facility for the elderly in Long Bien ward has received much attention from the people.

Free health check-ups to detect early many dangerous cases of high blood pressure and diabetes

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Hanoi - Hundreds of people receive free health check-ups, early detection of many cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and dangerous chronic diseases.

Vinh Long healthcare elevates medical examination and treatment after 1 year of local government at 2 levels

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Vinh Long - After 1 year of operating a 2-level local government, the health sector has improved the quality of medical examination and treatment, better meeting the needs of people's health care.

Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia

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Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia, promoting specialized medical strengths and attracting patients and international tourists.

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.