Medical
Hospitals stretch themselves to provide emergency care, Tet duty pressure weighs heavily on medical staff
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5 days of Tet, more than 358,000 examinations and emergency visits. Many emergency departments are under pressure, especially at night.
Ministry of Health urgently directs after critical pufferfish poisoning incident in Quang Ninh
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After eating pufferfish, 2 people in Quang Ninh developed symptoms of numbness, shortness of breath and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.
5-day Tet holiday traffic accident: More than 18,000 people examined and received emergency care
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In the past 24 hours, the total number of examinations and emergency treatments suspected of being due to traffic accidents was 4,508 people; a total of 5 days of Tet holiday was 18,255 people.
White-shirted soldiers keep the rhythm of life during Tet days
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Quang Tri - In the midst of Spring reunion, "white shirt soldiers" of Vietnam - Cuba Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital are on duty 24/24 hours, silently keeping the lives of patients.
Emergency helicopters still operate 24/7 throughout Tet
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Ho Chi Minh City - Although it is the Lunar New Year holiday, the helicopter emergency team is still operating 24/7.
Firecracker explodes in an instant, robbing a teenage man's hand
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The firecracker exploded in an instant, causing the 15-year-old teenager to face the risk of permanently losing his left hand, leaving behind irreversible heavy consequences.
Toxic food wrap, a risk right on the meal table every day
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Food wrap, which seems harmless, can become a source of health risks if contaminated, produced illegally and uncontrolled.
Hanoi people are happy to take their children for free Rota vaccine
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Hanoi - The inclusion of Rota vaccine in the Expanded Program from the beginning of 2026 has made many parents excited.
Resolution 72 and expectations for healthcare right from the health station
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Resolution 72 of the Politburo is expected to create fundamental changes for grassroots health, helping ward and commune health stations improve professional capacity.
Increased risk of stroke due to temperature difference
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The cold morning and hot noon weather causes blood vessels to dilate continuously, causing blood pressure to fluctuate sharply, increasing the risk of stroke.
Emergency in the night for swallowing a denture
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Dong Nai - A woman had to be taken to the emergency room at night for swallowing a denture. Doctors performed an endoscopy to remove the foreign object.
Mosquito cyst infection in the thigh and calf area of a patient in Quang Tri
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Quang Tri - The patient was admitted to the hospital in a state of prolonged pain, and X-rays revealed many scattered tapeworm cysts in the thigh and calf area.
Quang Ngai records children hospitalized for being bitten by stray dogs
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Quang Ngai - On average, every week, the Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital receives at least one child bitten by a dog hospitalized, with many cases of severe facial injuries.
First hospital in Vietnam to remove two polycystic kidneys, transplant kidney in one surgery
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HUE - Hue Central Hospital has just successfully performed a particularly complex surgery, marking a step forward in organ transplantation in Vietnam.
Swallowing a toothpick, a man almost punctures his duodenum
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Khanh Hoa - Khanh Hoa General Hospital receives a case of swallowing toothpicks causing serious injury.
Outpatient medicine distribution for over 30 days: Vietnam Social Security has new directions
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Vietnam Social Security said that the implementation of outpatient medicine dispensing for more than 30 days at some health insurance medical examination and treatment facilities is not uniform.
Taking medicine "to relieve headaches", 3 children hospitalized in a state of convulsions
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Quang Tri - 3 children residing in Huong Phung commune were hospitalized in a state of reduced consciousness, convulsions, and were diagnosed with sedating poisoning.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan: Comprehensive people's health care, from early, remote and right from the grassroots level
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The 14th National Congress of the Party took place from January 19-25, 2026. Reporters of Health and Life Newspaper exchanged with Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan about the implementation of Resolution 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025 of the Politburo, along with key solutions to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the health sector, strongly shifting from the "treatment" mindset to comprehensive health care according to the cycle of life, putting people at the center.
Does hot bath help relieve alcohol and eliminate alcohol
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Many people believe that bathing in hot water after drinking alcohol helps eliminate alcohol and wake up faster, is this a correct concept?
Endoscopic surgery saves male patient who was nailed through the intestines by gunshot
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Quang Tri - Male patient who was nailed through the abdomen by gun was given timely emergency endoscopic surgery, and his health stabilized after surgery.
