Medical

Choking on fish bones, a 35-year-old man was stabbed through the esophagus by a foreign object.

Choking fish bones, a 35-year-old man was stabbed through the esophagus by a foreign object

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After choking on a fish bone, the 35-year-old man developed neck pain, bloating, and increased phlegm secretion. The foreign object pierced through the esophagus, causing damage and infection in the neck area.

Bac Ninh strengthens food safety assurance at collective kitchens in industrial parks and clusters. Photo: Bac Ninh Provincial Electronic Information Portal

Resolutely strictly handle violations of food safety

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Bac Ninh - The Department of Health directs that when violations of food safety (ATTP) are detected, they must be resolutely and strictly handled.

Maternity leave for second childbirth according to social insurance regulations. Graphics: Huong Giang

Having a second child after July 1, 2026, but the company only pays maternity benefits for 6 months

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Workers who give birth to a second child from July 1, 2026 are entitled to a 7-month maternity leave, enjoying social insurance benefits.

Doctors examine the patient trying to swallow rice to push fish bones and push foreign objects deep into the neck. Photo: Phuong Anh

Swallowing fish bones, swallowing rice for remedies, foreign object pierces the esophagus

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A simple-thinking fish bone choke caused a 35-year-old man in Bac Ninh to have surgery because a foreign object pierced his esophagus.

The Ministry of Health proposes major changes in the training of specialist doctors. Photo: Pham Dong

Ministry of Health proposes to replace the specialist doctor I, II model

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The Ministry of Health proposes innovation in doctor training, notably researching to replace the model of specialist doctors I and II with a more flexible program.