Medical

Many deaths from rabies, doctors warn of common mistakes

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Many cases of death from rabies have been recorded recently, most of them originating from being bitten by dogs and cats but subjectively not being vaccinated in time.

Dengue fever decreases but still poses a potential risk near Tet

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Hanoi - The number of dengue fever cases in the country is trending downwards, doctors warn that the risk of epidemics is still latent during the Tet holiday when travel demand increases.

Intervened by a node to save a patient who coughed up lightning in Quang Tri

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Quang Tri - Patients who coughed up flashes of blood were promptly intervened with vascular nodules, thereby escaping the danger and recovering well.

Strengthening vaccination in Khanh Hoa to prevent and control polio

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Khanh Hoa - The locality is implementing many synchronous solutions to strengthen vaccination and proactively prevent and control polio in the area.

Bleeding pregnant woman rescued from medical staff's blood

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HCMC - A postpartum pregnant woman with postpartum hemorrhage was promptly rescued from the blood source of the Obstetrics and Gynecology staff of Vung Tau General Hospital.

Vietnam's population closes to stopping growth after 2060

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Vietnam's population may reach the stop-growth threshold after 2060, or even earlier, if birth rates continue to be low.

Telehealth blurred the gap between treatment lines

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Remote medical examination and treatment (Telehealth) is becoming an important solution to help patients access health services faster, more effectively and safer.

When the departure turns into revival beats

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In 2025, Vietnam's healthcare industry witnessed "miracles" of organ donation - transplantation continuously written with bravery, science and compassion.

Having diabetes, how many days does it take to get medicine?

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People with diabetes can be prescribed over-the-counter medication by doctors for over 30 days, up to 90 days, according to current regulations of the Ministry of Health.

Recall DR. PAPIE herbal bath and shampoo due to substandard quality

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National recall of batch of DR. PAPIE herbal bath and shampoo water due to not meeting quality standards for microbial indicators.

Quang Ninh hands over 55 health stations to commune and ward People's Committees for management

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Quang Ninh - In the afternoon of December 31, Quang Ninh Department of Health organized a handover ceremony of 55 health stations from the Department of Health to the People's Committees of communes, wards, and special administrative zones for management.

Can Tho City Oncology Hospital will have 6 modern radiation therapy systems

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Can Tho - The 500-bed Oncology Hospital, when completed, will have 4 more modern radiation therapy systems, bringing the number of radiation therapy systems in Can Tho to 6.

Taking and transplanting liver across Vietnam on the last day of the year to save patients

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The liver transplant in the early morning of December 31 at Central Military Hospital 108 took place urgently, helping to successfully perform the liver extraction and transplant from a brain-dead donor.

Vinh Long strives to reach 10.8 doctors/10,000 people in 2026

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Vinh Long - The provincial health sector sets a goal to improve the quality of human resources, striving to reach 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people by 2026.

From glomerulonephritis to end-stage kidney failure, a wake-up call for young people

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Ho Chi Minh City - Kidney disease in young people usually originates from glomerulonephritis, progressing silently. When detected, the disease is already in a late stage, requiring dialysis or kidney transplantation.

Receiving investment in a 260 billion VND irradiation - CT simulation system in Can Tho

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Can Tho - On the afternoon of December 31st, Can Tho City Oncology Hospital received investment in a radiation therapy - CT simulation system from Can Tho City.

Can Tho proactively provides backup blood for the 2026 New Year

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Can Tho - Blood Donation Week is a proactive solution to ensure stable blood supply, ready to respond to medical situations during the New Year holiday of 2026.

Preventing the risk of alcohol poisoning near Tet

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Near Tet, alcohol poisoning tends to increase due to the abuse of alcohol, fake alcohol and industrial alcohol mixed with alcohol.

Many children get impetigo, high risk of spread

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According to statistics from Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Hospital, on average, each month the hospital receives and treats hundreds of children with impetigo, the number of cases tends to increase in hot, humid, and heavy rainy months.

Sleep better with water spinach

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Fennel contains a lot of magnesium, so it supports better sleep. In particular, it also supports digestion and reduces bloating.