Medical

Many people suffer eye injuries while picking coffee in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Many people have suffered eye injuries while picking coffee and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

Walking in the early winter morning can increase the risk of heart attack

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Walking is a good habit for health, but in the early winter morning, outdoor exercise can potentially pose a risk of heart attack if not careful.

Drug Administration of Vietnam fined 135 million VND to Zacy Beauty Company

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) sanctioned Zacy Cosmetics Co., Ltd. for violating the cosmetics business.

Ministry of Health fined 120 million VND, forced to destroy 3 cosmetic products of Vimac Company

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) has just fined Vimac Cosmetics Joint Stock Company 120 million VND for violating regulations in cosmetics business activities.

Impersonating Bach Mai Hospital for recruitment to deceive workers

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Some fanpages impersonating Bach Mai Hospital posted recruitment advertisements, enticing workers to transfer money. The hospital affirmed that it did not recruit.

Foods containing vitamin B12 help prolong life

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Vitamin B12 is an important nutrient that helps maintain overall health and supports blood formation, nerve function, and DNA production.

Red alert for inter-hospital use, saving the life of a patient with a ruptured heart due to an accident

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HUE - Doctors at Hue Central Hospital promptly saved the life of a patient with a ruptured heart due to a traffic accident.

Latest regulations on initial health insurance medical facilities

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The initial medical examination and treatment facility under health insurance (HI) is the first medical examination and treatment facility registered by the HI participant and recorded on the HI card.

6-year-old patient's fingers severed while cutting jackfruit

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HCMC - Recently, Children's Hospital 2 received and treated a case of a child who had a domestic accident that caused his fingers to be severed.

Worried about dengue fever, the whole family went to get vaccinated

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Upon hearing the news that dengue fever vaccine was coming to Vietnam, many people in Hanoi went to VNVC vaccination systems to get vaccinated against the disease.

Increase opportunities for retirees to enjoy free health insurance benefits

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The draft amendments and supplements to the Law on Health Insurance have added content to support the disadvantaged and the elderly aged 60 and over. This policy will take effect from July 1, 2025.

6 pharmaceutical establishments in Binh Duong fined for selling counterfeit goods

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In Binh Duong, the authorities inspected and discovered and punished 6 pharmaceutical establishments for violating the law on trading in counterfeit goods in terms of value and use.

Piloting the School - Station model, providing dental care for students

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HCMC – In order to promptly support and care for oral health for students in the city, the School – Station model has been activated at each location as planned.

Health of victims hit by falling trees in Ho Chi Minh City

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HCMC - The girl who was hit by a falling tree in District 1 was diagnosed with multiple injuries, a collapsed lung, and a fracture of the lower third of her right radius.

Increased respiratory illness in children

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HCMC - According to records at children's hospitals in the city, the number of children hospitalized due to respiratory diseases tends to increase.

Ministry of Health requests clarification on maternal death in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - The Ministry of Health has issued a document requesting the Lam Dong Department of Health to direct the provincial General Hospital to establish a professional council to clarify the case of a pregnant woman in Lam Ha district who died 11 days after a cesarean section.

Patient in critical condition due to self-treatment of tetanus

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The Tropical Disease Center - Bach Mai Hospital continuously receives tetanus cases with severe symptoms, requiring intensive care and even dialysis.

What does the Ministry of Health say when nearly 20 Health Departments have their documents forged?

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In less than a week, nearly 20 provincial and municipal health departments had to issue urgent notices after food safety inspection documents were forged.

Severe shortage of human resources in geriatrics

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While Vietnam’s population is aging and life expectancy is increasing, the ability to provide health care services for the elderly is still very limited. More alarming is the lack of trained human resources and caregivers for the elderly.

WHO adds HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer

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More than 95% of the 660,000 cases of cervical cancer that occur globally are caused by HPV. Recently, the WHO announced the addition of a single-dose HPV vaccine.