Medical
The health sector is determined to operate the two facilities of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals on schedule
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The Ministry of Health directs to speed up the completion of the second facility of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Friendship.
Skin cancer rates increase in the elderly, need to be careful when performing surgery
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The incidence of skin cancer is increasing, especially in older adults. Surgery is considered an effective treatment method, but caution and careful preparation are needed
In Vietnam, a doctor has less than 2 nurses to support, the pressure of the nursing profession is huge
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According to the Ministry of Health, in 2024, Vietnam will only have about 18 nurses per 10,000 people.
Increased cardiovascular disease, risks from modern lifestyle
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Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the world, with the number of cases doubling in the past 30 years.
Man panicked when he discovered parasitic worms in his brain causing convulsions and paralysis
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Regularly eating spring rolls and raw garlic, the male patient had many headaches, seizures and paralysis. When he went to the doctor, he discovered that the measles was parasitic in the brain.
Health insurance pays directly to patients if there is a shortage of medicine
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The Ministry of Health has just issued Circular 22/2024/TT-BYT regulating the direct payment of drug and medical equipment costs for people with health insurance cards.
Awarding 2,010 cancer screening packages to disadvantaged women
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Through the project “Touching and sharing, giving hope”, 2,010 screenings for 4 cancers for disadvantaged women in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi were awarded on the morning of October 19.
5 steps to detect breast cancer early
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According to the Ministry of Health, the breast cancer awareness campaign has had a positive impact over the years.
2 doctors in Hanoi had their practice certificates revoked
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2 doctors, 9 private medical and pharmaceutical establishments and food safety in Hanoi have just been punished by the Department of Health.
License to operate 11 out-of-hospital emergency facilities
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Hanoi - The Hanoi Department of Health has granted operating licenses to 11 outpatient emergency facilities in the city.
An old man in Can Tho has a rare disease, with only over 50 cases in the world
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Can Tho - On October 17, news from S.I.S Can Tho International General Hospital said that the hospital had just successfully treated a 70-year-old man suffering from a rare disease.
Patient dies of dengue fever after treatment at home
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Dak Lak - The province continues to record 1 more patient death due to dengue fever.
The average age of menopause for Vietnamese women is 48
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Vietnam has about 13 million women of premenopausal and menopausal age (45-69 years old) who need health care.
The cancer with the highest hope of cure
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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women not only in the world but also in Vietnam.
Vaccination rates are high but measles cases have not decreased as expected
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Ho Chi Minh City Health Department explains that although the measles vaccination rate is high, the number of cases has not decreased as expected.
Ministry of Health calls for hand washing with soap to prevent epidemics
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The Ministry of Health calls for regular hand washing with soap to help prevent disease and stop the spread of pathogens.
Both doctors and mothers abuse cesarean section
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The reason for cesarean section today is not because the fetus is too large or the mother or baby has serious medical conditions, but mostly because both doctors and mothers abuse it.
The rate of full expanded vaccination in Da Nang city reached 79.2%
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Da Nang - As of September 30, the rate of full expanded vaccination in the city reached 79.2%.
Caesarean section rate increases due to the concept of choosing a good day
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The cesarean section rate in Vietnam has increased by 37% because pregnant women "decide" to choose a good day and time to give birth.
Robotic surgery for 90-year-old woman with colon cancer
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HCMC - Ms. N.T.Q (89 years old) was assigned to have robotic surgery to remove a tumor in her right colon and cancerous lymph nodes.
