Medical

Meaningful program to help children with scoliosis detected and treated early

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The program of free screening and surgery support for children with hump and scoliosis will continue until June 18, 2026 at Central Military Hospital 108.

Lao Cai aims for universal free health check-ups from 2026

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Lao Cai - From 2026, the province strives for 100% of people to have health check-ups or free screenings at least once a year.

Thought he had mouth ulcers, young man unexpectedly got tongue cancer

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Doctors at K Hospital have just successfully operated on a 33-year-old patient with tongue cancer using modern microsurgery techniques.

Differentiating heatstroke from signs of stroke on hot sunny days

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Confusion between heatstroke and stroke on hot sunny days can easily lead to slow emergency care and increase the risk of dangerous complications.

Nameless children and the journey to regain citizenship

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Many hospitals and functional agencies in Ho Chi Minh City are coordinating to protect the right to life, medical care and citizenship for abandoned children.

Meningococcal disease cases increase, doctors warn of risk of infection

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Meningococcal cases tend to increase in the first months of 2026, with many cases progressing rapidly and at risk of death.

Ministry of Health warns after the world has 3 deaths suspected of being caused by Hanta virus

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The Ministry of Health has just issued information after the world recorded 3 deaths suspected of being related to the Hanta virus on a cruise ship.

Rescuing a teenager who was stabbed in the lung and suffered severe bleeding in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - A teenager with a punctured lung and severe bleeding was saved by Ba Ria General Hospital after a stressful surgery lasting more than 3 hours.

38-year-old patient escapes death after heart-penetrating wound

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 38-year-old patient with a critical transverse heart wound was just saved thanks to activating the red alert and emergency surgery.

Bringing techniques to grassroots healthcare, reducing risks for patients

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Over the past time, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has regularly implemented training and technology transfer to lower-level hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces.

Expanding satellite hospitals, providing high-quality treatment right in the locality

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The Ministry of Health has just approved the Satellite Hospital Project for the period 2026 - 2030, with the goal of developing at least 200 hospitals nationwide, bringing high-quality services closer to people, especially remote and isolated areas.

A dog suspected of being rabid bites many people in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - A dog with suspected rabies bite many people in Phuoc Hoi ward and then ran away.

Changes to regulations on licensing medical examination and treatment from July 1st

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From July 1, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee is decentralized in authority to carry out administrative procedures for issuing medical examination and treatment practice licenses.

5-year-old boy loses 2 fingers while playing with homemade electric bike

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A 5-year-old boy had his hand caught in a homemade electric wheel, severed 2 fingers; severe injuries, unable to replant.

Ministry of National Defense revokes 2 medical examination and treatment practice licenses

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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2132/QD-BQP revoking 2 practicing licenses (practicing certificates) for medical examination and treatment of individuals.

Ministry of National Defense revokes 8 Medical examination and treatment operating licenses

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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2131/QD-BQP revoking 8 Medical Examination and Treatment Operation Licenses of medical examination and treatment facilities.

Hand, foot and mouth complex, EV71 strain increases in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The number of severe hand, foot and mouth disease cases is higher than the same period in 2025 with EV71 strain accounting for about 50%.

Rescuing a 7-year-old boy with meningococcal disease in Ho Chi Minh City

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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully treated a critical meningococcal patient.

Emergency care, examination of 316,870 patients during the holidays, the workload of doctors and nurses increases

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During the holidays, medical facilities examined and provided emergency care for 316,870 patients; hospitalized for inpatient treatment for 91,749 cases.

From free screening to changing people's health care habits

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The free health screening program in Ho Chi Minh City helps to detect many underlying diseases early, opening up a more accessible and effective healthcare approach to the people.