Medical

Ministry of Health informs about the latest conditions for considering transferring medical staff

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The Ministry of Health has just answered questions from health sector officials, clarifying the standards and conditions according to new regulations of the Government.

Doctors warn that cold-winter joint pain can lead to disability if subjective

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Hanoi - Cold weather causes many people to have recurrent joint pain, doctors warn of the risk of severe complications if not treated promptly.

Increased complications due to self-medicating with anti-inflammatory drugs when having bone and joint pain

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Cold and humid weather causes many bone and joint diseases to recur. Many people arbitrarily use anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain quickly, leading to dangerous complications.

59 people poisoned suspected of being from banh mi in Vung Tau: Ministry of Health requests investigation and handling

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Ho Chi Minh City - The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests an investigation to clarify the cause of suspected banh mi poisoning in Vung Tau; strictly handle violations if any.

Poisoning after eating bread in Vung Tau, Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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Many cases of food poisoning suspected of being caused by eating bread in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests urgent investigation.

Artificial intelligence application Al supports tuberculosis diagnosis

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The number of tuberculosis patients detected, treated and reported annually in Vietnam accounts for only about 57% of the estimated number of tuberculosis cases.

Timely surgery to save the life of a sailor with a fractured skull in a work accident

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Binh Thuan - A crew member had a work accident when a boat puller hit his head, causing a fractured skull and many other complex injuries and received timely emergency surgery.

Time Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc 2 put into use

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Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital 2 have completed the solution to the problem, expected to be put into use in 2025.

Ministry of Health updates on HMPV virus epidemic in China

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According to the Department of Preventive Medicine, on January 7, the World Health Organization had official information about the situation of human pneumonia caused by the human papillomavirus (HMPV) in China.

Gia Lai invests in healthcare to prevent disease outbreaks

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Gia Lai - In 2025, the province will invest in healthcare, retain talent, increase benefits, attract and prevent diseases from spreading and breaking out.

Cancer and rare disease patients no longer suffer from transfer

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People with rare and serious diseases who go straight to higher-level hospitals will still receive 100% health insurance benefits. This is considered the most notable policy in Circular No. 01/2025/TT-BYT, effective from January 1, 2025, detailing and guiding the implementation of a number of articles of the Law on Health Insurance.

8 solutions to prevent corruption in Hanoi's health sector

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Hanoi Department of Health has just issued plan 6539/KH-SYT on corruption prevention and control work in 2025.

2024, set a record for the number of organ transplants from brain-dead people

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In 2024, Vietnam set a record for the number of organ donations; organ transplant techniques developed dramatically, with many cases succeeding beyond expectations.

At what level of air pollution should children be kept off school?

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Kindergartens, nurseries and primary schools may consider allowing students to stay home if air pollution levels are at hazardous levels for three consecutive days.

HMPV epidemic in China: Not too worried, but not subjective

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China faces a new respiratory outbreak, five years after COVID-19. The human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is overwhelming hospitals and causing concern, especially in northern provinces this winter.

Vinmec Nha Trang welcomes the first "Khanh Hoa test tube baby"

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Before the new year 2025, Vinmec Nha Trang welcomed its first baby boy from IVF service, marking a step forward in reproductive support and maternal care.

How is striker Xuan Son being treated?

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Doctors at Vinmec International General Hospital have given treatment directions to striker Xuan Son.

Which medical equipment must be inspected and calibrated?

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The Ministry of Health has just responded to regulations on inspection and calibration of medical equipment.

Health insurance will pay 50% when outpatient examination is not in the designated area

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New regulations on health insurance will help increase the benefit rate of health insurance participants when they go to the primary health care center for examination and treatment.

Hai Duong strives to have 13 doctors per 10,000 people by 2025

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Hai Duong - By 2025, Hai Duong sets a goal of having 13 doctors and 33.8 hospital beds per 10,000 people.