Medical

Drinking the same type of water, 3 people injured in Tuyen Quang, Ministry of Health urgently intervenes

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On the evening of September 9, the Food Safety Department, Ministry of Health said that it had received information about a suspected food poisoning case that occurred in Duong Hong commune, Tuyen Quang province.

Ministry of Health tightens private clinics: Drawing diseases, extorting money may result in revocation of licenses

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The Ministry of Health requests localities to conduct surprise inspections of private clinics, strictly handle acts of drawing diseases, extorting money, and even revoke licenses.

Expected increase in health insurance contributions, people hope that medicines and medical supplies will better meet the needs

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According to the draft, the health insurance contribution level may increase according to the roadmap. People hope that their rights will be expanded, and medicines and medical supplies will be better guaranteed.

Valedictorian of resident doctor chooses Obstetrics and Gynecology major: "Learning to be confident in front of patients

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Valedictorian of the 2026 resident doctor exam of Hanoi Medical University Nguyen Van Manh answers an interview with Lao Dong Newspaper on the sidelines of Match Day 2026 event.

Seasonal transition, parents proactively vaccinate children against diseases

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Hanoi - Expanded immunization is being implemented right in the ward, creating favorable conditions for parents to take their children for vaccination, proactively preventing diseases when changing seasons.

The journey of facial reconstruction for patients with tumors and cancer

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Ho Chi Minh City - Treating tumors and cancers in the head, face, and neck is not only removing tumors but also a journey to restore appearance and vital function.

Concerns about dengue fever behind the doors of cheap rented rooms

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Hanoi - Many rented rooms are damp, with stagnant water and dense mosquitoes, causing tenants to always be worried about the increasing risk of dengue fever.

Gia Lai still lacks nearly 500 commune-level medical personnel

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Gia Lai still lacks 494 personnel at commune-level health stations after arranging administrative units. Voters proposed to soon add personnel to ensure grassroots health activities.

Floating weight loss pens, home injection service with many potential risks

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Weight loss pens of unknown origin are sold publicly online, accompanied by home-based injection services, posing many risks for users.

44.6% of dentures manufacturing and trading establishments inspected and fined

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Hanoi Department of Health discovered 33/74 establishments producing and trading in dentures and type B medical equipment violating regulations, with a total fine amount of up to 1.35 billion VND.

Common misunderstandings about blood DNA testing

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Many concepts about blood DNA testing are still passed down from ear to ear, but many of them are scientifically unfounded misunderstandings.

National Assembly Deputy: Legal loophole when spas perform filler injections, thread lift, liposuction

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National Assembly deputies said that many spas perform filler injections, thread lift, and liposuction but still have legal loopholes, posing risks for people.

Proposal to amend the Law on Organ Donation and Transplantation: More opportunities to save patients' lives

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The proposal for 8 new policies in the draft Law on Donation, Extraction, and Transplantation of Human Organs and Parts is expected to remove legal barriers and increase organ donation sources.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes to complete the legal corridor for the extrahospital emergency system

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On August 3, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management of the Ministry of Health worked with the Ho Chi Minh City health sector on outpatient emergency care in the city.

Dialysis machine operates at full capacity 4-5 shifts per day under pressure of chronic kidney disease

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Ho Chi Minh City - At People's Hospital 115, the hemodialysis machine system must run at full capacity 4 shifts/day, even in some days it has to increase to a 5th shift.

Doctors tell rules and time to use phones to help limit nearsightedness in children

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Doctors recommend that parents should allow children to increase outdoor activities, have regular eye exams and limit the use of electronic devices to reduce the risk of nearsightedness.

Time to get a blood DNA test

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Bloodline DNA testing is performed when bloodline verification or completion of legal procedures are needed.

Proposal for 7 groups of people for home examination to still be covered by health insurance

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The new draft of the Ministry of Health proposes to expand health insurance benefits (HI), allowing 7 groups of people to receive medical examination and treatment at home and still be paid by the HI Fund.

Dengue fever increases, Ho Chi Minh City has 995 new cases in just one week

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On July 31, the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Disease Control (HCDC) said that the dengue fever epidemic situation in the city continues to increase.

Rescuing a 4-year-old boy with severe paracetamol poisoning

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 4.5-year-old boy was just rescued by the City Children's Hospital after suffering from acute liver failure and poisoning due to overdose of paracetamol.