Medical

Base salary is expected to increase by 8%, health insurance contribution level is about to change

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The base salary is expected to increase by 8%, and many related policies have also changed, including health insurance (HI) contributions.

Firecracker explodes right in hand, young man hospitalized with crushed hand

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The firecracker exploded right in his hand, causing a young man to have his left hand crushed, at risk of functional loss.

Warning of Dengue hemorrhagic fever complications upon late hospitalization

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Dengue hemorrhagic fever can progress severely in the stage when the patient begins to reduce the fever, making many people subjective.

Young man almost loses hand due to firecracker explosion

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Hanoi - A young man was hospitalized with his left hand crushed by firecrackers, doctors had to perform emergency surgery to preserve the function of his hand.

Signs in the neck that can warn of thyroid disease that many people ignore

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Seemingly simple symptoms such as sore throat, hoarseness, or prolonged fatigue are sometimes related to thyroid disease.

Can Tho promotes measles vaccination, preventing school spread

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Can Tho - The city is stepping up measles vaccination to prevent the spread of the disease in schools.

Dak Nong records hundreds of measles cases

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Dak Nong - As of mid-March 2025, the whole province recorded 292 cases of measles. Of which, there were cases confirmed through testing and 242 clinical cases.

No vaccine yet, doctors show how to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease

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The number of children hospitalized for hand, foot and mouth disease is showing signs of increasing rapidly but there is no vaccine to prevent the disease, doctors have recommended disease prevention.

Investing in high-quality medical services right from the grassroots level

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Mekong Delta - Provinces and cities continue to promote investment in grassroots health care, towards the true goal of being the gateway to protect public health.

37 people hospitalized for suspectedlaryngitis poisoning, Ministry of Health takes action

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The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) investigates and handles the suspected food poisoning case of Tan Tuc Secondary School, Binh Chanh District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Ministry of Health guides salary classification when changing civil servant categories

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The Ministry of Health has just responded to information about regulations and instructions on salary classification when changing the types of health workers.

Warning for severely ill people at risk of death from measles

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According to MSc. Dr. Nguyen Van Truong, Hanoi Children's Hospital, children with underlying diseases will suffer from more severe measles than normal children.

A boy has been tested twice for measles before being vaccinated

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Hanoi Most measles cases are recorded in children under 5 years old. Notably, there are cases that have not been vaccinated, and only two tests have detected measles.

Clinic in Ho Chi Minh City shows signs of double-tests

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HCMC - On the evening of March 28, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said it had conducted a surprise inspection of the An Dong General Clinic and discovered many violations in medical examination and treatment activities.

Many severe measles cases, hospitals diverge to avoid cross-infection

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Hanoi - Hanoi Children's Hospital currently has many patients with severe measles, complications of pneumonia, respiratory failure, and oxygenation. Hospitals must divert traffic to avoid cross-infection.

The Ministry of Health provides the latest guidance on diagnosis and treatment of measles

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The Ministry of Health issued Decision No. 1019/QD-BYT on promulgating professional documents guiding the diagnosis and treatment of measles.

Spending more than 700 billion VND to build a new Hanoi Eye Hospital

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Hanoi - The City People's Committee has just issued a decision approving the investment project to build a new Hanoi Eye Hospital in Phu Luong ward, Ha Dong district.

Proposal to increase health insurance support for students to 50%

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It is expected that the state budget will increase by VND3,700 billion to increase the level of health insurance (HI) support for students from 30% to 50%.

Ho Chi Minh City announces the end of the measles epidemic in 22 wards and communes

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HCMC - The city announced the decision to end the measles epidemic in 22 wards and communes in the area.

General health insurance examination and treatment without administrative geographical discrimination

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The amended Law on Health Insurance (HI) effective from July 1, 2025 stipulates the clearance of health insurance examination and treatment regardless of administrative geography.