Medical
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.
Suspected banh mi poisoning case in Vung Tau: 49 cases hospitalized for treatment
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Ho Chi Minh City - The number of cases admitted to Vung Tau General Hospital for treatment of food poisoning suspected to be caused by bread has increased on the evening of March 3.
Buying medicine outside the hospital, patients are paid by health insurance
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From January 1, 2025, if the hospital lacks drugs and medical supplies in the health insurance list, patients who buy drugs outside the hospital will be paid directly by the Health Insurance Fund.
Chronic patients hope to be provided with long-term health insurance drugs
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The Ministry of Health is piloting the outpatient prescription of chronic diseases for a maximum of 90 days. In response to this information, many patients expressed their desire to receive long-term health insurance-covered drugs.
Ho Chi Minh City still faces difficulties in bidding and purchasing medicine and medical equipment
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According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, recently, the unit has deployed medical facilities to effectively and promptly purchase drugs and medical equipment in accordance with regulations.
Hospitals are deserted, medical staff are at risk of not getting paid
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According to the Ca Mau Department of Health, medical facilities are facing many difficulties; including a decrease in the number of patients coming for examination and the risk of salary shortage.
A series of violations discovered at a clinic in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCMC - According to the HCMC Department of Health, the clinic located at 166A Tan Son Nhi Street, Tan Phu District has many illegal acts.
Thai Binh records 1 child suspected of having measles
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Thai Binh - CDC Thai Binh recommends people to strengthen measles prevention and control after a child patient was suspected of having this disease.
Timely surgery for 15 year old boy with testicular torsion
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Hanoi Andrology and Infertility Hospital has just successfully performed surgery and preserved a case of testicular torsion in a 15-year-old male student.
Reasons why Ho Chi Minh City lacks radioactive drugs for cancer diagnosis
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HCMC - The demand for PET/CT scans to diagnose and monitor cancer treatment is huge, but the supply of radioactive drug F-18 FDG is not enough to meet the demand.
Removing the shortcomings, patients have the opportunity to access new drugs
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Amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Pharmacy Law is expected to ensure the supply of treatment drugs, helping patients have increased access to new drugs.
E-cigarettes increase smoking addiction
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E-cigarettes attract and increase the number of smokers, destroying efforts to prevent the harmful effects of conventional cigarettes.
Breakfast tips to maximize calcium intake
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Food.NDTV offers tips on eating breakfast to maximize calcium absorption and help strengthen bones.
Proposal to create conditions and benefits for health insurance participants
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The draft Law amending and supplementing a number of articles of the Law on Health Insurance is expected to be submitted to the National Assembly this October with many new points to increase the benefits of health insurance participants.
Reorganize the drug distribution and business system
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The Department of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health is restructuring the business and distribution system of drugs and pharmaceutical ingredients.
Ministry of Health responds to the allowance level of leaders of District Health Centers
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The Ministry of Health has just responded about the leadership allowance level at the District Health Center.
Health insurance payment level when having to go out to buy medicine
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The Ministry of Health has just officially issued regulations on direct payment of medicine and medical equipment costs for people with health insurance cards.
