Medical

Russian tourists with a stroke are being treated by doctors using endovascular intervention techniques to suction mechanical thrombosis. Photo: Khanh Hoa General Hospital

Staying up all night to save a severe stroke-stricken Russian tourist from the risk of disability

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Khanh Hoa - Russian tourist with severe stroke was intervened by doctors overnight, completely reconnected blood vessels and recovered well.

People who interrupt health insurance for 90 days are counted as continuous health insurance participation to enjoy health insurance benefits for 5 consecutive years. Photo: Thuy Linh (taken in September 2026)

6 special cases are counted for 5-year consecutive health insurance benefits

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Reader thoanguyenxxx@gmail. com asks: What special cases are still eligible for 5-year consecutive health insurance benefits?

At least 17 people were hospitalized after eating bread in Lai Thieu ward. Photo: Dinh Trong (photo taken on the afternoon of September 18)

At least 17 people hospitalized after eating bread in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - 17 people had to go to medical facilities in Lai Thieu ward for treatment after eating bread, local authorities temporarily suspended the related business establishment.

Severe hand, foot and mouth disease cases account for nearly 1/3 of inpatients at Children's Hospital 1

Nearly 1/3 of hand, foot and mouth hospitalization cases at Children's Hospital 1 are severe cases

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Ho Chi Minh City - Children's Hospital 1 is treating about 50 inpatient hand, foot and mouth disease cases, of which severe cases account for nearly 1/3.

Hospitals need to rectify and handle the landscape of the environment, sidewalks, and roadsides to improve service quality. Photo: Thanh Tuan

Leaving sidewalks and hospital premises unfinished, Gia Lai directs handling

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Gia Lai - Sidewalks and campuses of some hospitals are still messy and unsanitary, affecting the quality of patient service.