Medical

Injury emergency model helps significantly reduce referrals and increase life-saving cases

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On April 29, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that the regional level injury emergency model helps reduce the burden on the upper level, increasing the chances of survival for patients.

Timely surgery saves patient with horsetail cluster syndrome due to scaffolding fall

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Vinh Long - A workplace accident caused severe spinal injury, the patient underwent emergency surgery to avoid the risk of paralysis of both legs and prolonged spinal muscular disorder.

Establish an investigation team into the case of 46 elementary school students hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - 46 cases with suspected food poisoning symptoms at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School came for examination and treatment at medical facilities.

The Central Endocrinology Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City is gradually being completed after more than 5 years of construction

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The Southern Central Endocrinology Hospital (Tan Nhut commune, Ho Chi Minh City) was started in December 2020 with a total investment of about 1,000 billion VND.

Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc Hospital facility 2: Proposal for health insurance mechanism

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Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Hospital, facility 2, will soon be put into operation, proposing to sign health insurance medical examination and treatment contracts like facility 1.

Ministry of Health responds to conditions for granting additional scope of practice

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The Ministry of Health has just responded to the regulations and conditions for granting additional scope of medical practice.

More than 300 cases of dengue fever in Hai Duong city since the beginning of 2024

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Hai Duong - Since the beginning of the year, the city has recorded 328 cases of dengue fever; including 8 imported cases and 320 domestic cases.

Woman poisoned by CO gas while running generator while sleeping

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Thai Nguyen - A woman was hospitalized in a state of drowsiness and vomiting, and was diagnosed with CO poisoning.

Hanoi announces 143 24/7 drug stores serving during Tet

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The Hanoi Department of Health has just issued a notice on the list of pharmacies selling drugs during the New Year and Tet At Ty 2025.

3-year-old child in critical condition after hat string caught on slide

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A 3-year-old patient is in critical condition after his hat string got caught on a slide and then strangled around his neck.

Year-end, increasing number of stroke cases

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According to records at hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City, in the last days of 2024, the number of stroke cases increased. Most of the hospitalizations were in the elderly with chronic underlying diseases.

Child patient's right hand crushed due to exploding firecrackers

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HCMC - Playing with exploding firecrackers, a 15-year-old patient suffered a crushed right hand, an open fracture of a finger, and many injuries to the neck, face, knees, shoulders, etc.

Measles cases increase sharply, Can Tho continues to monitor

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Can Tho - The city continues to monitor measles as the number of positive cases nationwide has increased sharply compared to 2023.

Ministry of Health proposes not to discipline party members who have a third child

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The Ministry of Health is drafting a document to submit to the competent authority to amend Article 10 of the 2008 Population Ordinance in the direction of not disciplining civil servants and party members who have a third child.

Quenching thirst for rare drugs, meeting treatment needs for patients

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Ho Chi Minh City is the only locality in the country that is authorized to license the import of rare drugs, without having to wait for the Ministry of Health to grant permission as before. This will help the city avoid the shortage of rare drugs in the near future.

Kidney transplant for children with chronic kidney failure from brain-dead donors

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HCMC - The health of a child who received a kidney transplant from a brain-dead donor has stabilized. Previously, the child had end-stage chronic kidney failure and did not respond well to dialysis.

Saving the life of a child choking on a peanut

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HCMC - The child was eating peanuts when he suddenly coughed and turned purple. Even though his family tried to remove the foreign object, he still had difficulty breathing.

84-year-old man slurred his words and had a stroke while eating

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HCMC - While eating, an 84-year-old man suddenly lost his speech and his right side also became weak. Doctors determined that the patient was still in the golden time for stroke emergency treatment.

Implementing the new tobacco ban - what needs to be done

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On December 27, Lao Dong Newspaper organized a discussion on "Implementing the ban on electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products - what needs to be done".

Rare emergency story at a remote medical station in Dong Thap

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Dong Thap - The dedication of doctors and nurses has truly created trust among the people. This is an effective way to help improve the quality of medical stations.