Medical

Extending the temporary suspension of the effectiveness of Decree 46 on food safety

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The Standing Committee of the Government agreed to extend the temporary suspension of the effectiveness of Decree 46/2026/ND-CP and Resolution 66. 13/2026/NQ-CP on food safety.

Ward health station in Ho Chi Minh City attracts people to traditional medicine examination

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After rearranging administrative boundaries, ward health stations in Ho Chi Minh City attract many people to come for examination and treatment in traditional medicine.

Family traditional medicine sold online poses a risk of harm to health

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With only different types of forest trees, many individuals without medical expertise have "transformed" forest leaves into special medicines, into "panaceas" and have successfully sold thousands of orders through social networks.

Doctors warn of pulmonary tuberculosis risk in people with chronic lung disease

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Doctors recommend that people should have regular health check-ups and go to medical facilities for examination immediately when there are signs of pulmonary tuberculosis, limiting the risk of the disease progressing severely.

Applying AI in digestive endoscopy, helping to detect cancer early

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Gastrointestinal endoscopy is entering a stage of strong transformation thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and high-resolution imaging technologies.

Taking care of oneself is also a practical way to reduce the burden on the medical industry

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After each Tet holiday, statistics from hospitals sound the familiar bell. At the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases, the number of cases examined and hospitalized for alcoholic hepatitis has increased sharply right from the first days of the new year.

Minister of Health sends letter to medical staff on the occasion of Vietnamese Doctors' Day

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Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has just sent a letter to health sector officials on the occasion of the 71st anniversary of Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27, 1955 - February 27, 2026).

Continuously appearing cases of genital warts in young patients

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The Central Dermatology Hospital continuously receives treatment for many cases of genital warts in young patients, including cases of lesions in complex locations.

Congratulations to the Dong Thap medical team on Vietnamese Doctors' Day

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Dong Thap - Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Pham Thanh Ngai visited and congratulated the medical team on Vietnamese Doctors' Day.

Hanoi prolonged humidity, people proactively vaccinate against respiratory diseases

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Hanoi - Prolonged humidity causes bacteria and viruses to develop strongly. Many people actively get flu vaccinated to prevent respiratory diseases and reduce the risk of complications.

Hanoi plans to buy a super cancer treatment machine worth about 2,000 billion VND

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Hanoi - The ordering and transfer of technology to operate the cancer treatment super machine will be implemented together with the Hanoi Oncology Hospital Project, facility 2.

Food poisoning vigilance

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Tet has passed, but the consequences of eating and drinking still exist. After days of partying and spring travel, many people experience abdominal pain, bloating, digestive disorders, and even hospitalization due to food poisoning - a story that recurs every year.

After Tet, increasing number of patients hospitalized for alcoholic hepatitis

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After the Tet holiday, the Central Tropical Diseases Hospital recorded a sharp increase in the number of cases of examination and hospitalization for liver diseases related to alcohol and beer. No few cases are hospitalized when the condition is already severe.

Infusion at home, 34-year-old female patient dies after a few hours

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Ho Chi Minh City - On February 25, Le Van Thinh Hospital said it had received a patient who self-infused fluids at home, although he was actively resuscitated, he still did not survive.

Female obstetrician successfully receives heart transplant, continues her journey to save people

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Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Nhi (32 years old), an obstetrician, never expected that her journey to save people would have to temporarily stop before a life-or-death turning point.

Woman in critical condition for folk remedies for snake bite

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Lam Dong - bitten by a scolopendre, the woman did not go to the hospital but was treated by folk remedies and traditional healers, so she fell into critical condition.

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.