Medical

Vinh Long healthcare elevates medical examination and treatment after 1 year of local government at 2 levels

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Vinh Long - After 1 year of operating a 2-level local government, the health sector has improved the quality of medical examination and treatment, better meeting the needs of people's health care.

Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia

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Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia, promoting specialized medical strengths and attracting patients and international tourists.

Hand, foot and mouth disease progresses severely in children a few months old

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Can Tho - Severe cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are showing signs of increasing, not only in preschool-aged children but also in children aged a few months old, who must be in ICU.

Thong Nhat Hospital handles pharmaceutical contractor for bidding fraud

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Ho Chi Minh City - Thong Nhat Hospital has just decided to handle violations against Phuc Thien Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company due to fraud when participating in drug procurement bidding.

More than 30 food safety violations detected every day

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In just the first 6 months of 2026, functional forces discovered nearly 6,000 organizations and individuals violating food safety, equivalent to more than 30 cases per day.

Screen viewing habits when eating can be harmful to the intestines

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The habit of using a screen during meals reduces the ability to eat concentratedly, thereby affecting gut health and the digestive system.

Warning about the anti-scientific detox trend on social networks

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Fasting, drinking high-dose lemonade or coffee beans are being praised as detoxifying "panaceas", but they pose many health risks.

Stray dogs without muzzles in parks raise concerns about rabies risk

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Hanoi - In the hot season, rabies is increasing, many people still lead dogs without muzzles, freely straying in parks, posing many dangers.

The Government will popularize Digital Citizen Stations nationwide from January 2027

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The model of Digital Citizen Station is directed by the Government to study and deploy universalization in the spirit of bringing public service utilities and digital healthcare to serve people's lives.

Appointment of Director of the Food Safety Department

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On May 13, Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan awarded the decision to appoint the position of Director of the Food Safety Department to Dr. Chu Quoc Thinh.

Ministry of Health speaks out about cluster of cases caused by Hanta virus

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The Ministry of Health speaks out about the Hanta virus outbreak after recording 8 infections and 3 deaths worldwide.

Workers working outdoors face heat shock risk

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Prolonged heat with temperatures in Hanoi reaching 35 degrees Celsius makes many workers working outdoors face the risk of heatstroke, heatstroke and heat shock.

Ho Chi Minh City explains slow handling of food poisoning cases

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The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety said that the conclusion and handling of food poisoning cases must go through many steps of investigation and testing, so it takes time.

Activating inter-hospital red alert, rescuing a young man in critical condition after an accident

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Ho Chi Minh City - Thanks to activating inter-hospital red alert, critically ill patients after a traffic accident were saved.

Hanoi heats up again, doctors warn of increased risk of stroke

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Hanoi - Intense heat, doctors warn that dehydration and sudden temperature changes can increase the risk of stroke.

Refractional errors increase in children, many students face the risk of poor eyesight

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Refractional errors are increasing rapidly in Vietnamese children, especially in urban areas, causing many students to face the risk of early vision decline.

Taking medicine still does not lower blood pressure, doctors point out the reason why many people miss out

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Many people increase doses or combine many medications but blood pressure remains high for a long time. Behind this condition may be underlying diseases.

Regular health check-ups by age to reduce hospital overload

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From 2026, people can have free annual periodic health check-ups according to the new roadmap of the Ministry of Health to detect diseases early and reduce hospital overload.

Metal nail pierces the abdominal wall due to using nail guns at home

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During the use of a nail-shooting machine at home, a patient in Can Tho had a metal nail pierced through his abdominal wall and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

Using a nail gun at home, a patient in Can Tho had a nail pierced through his abdominal wall

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Can Tho - While using a handheld nail gun at home, a patient was pierced by a metal nail through the abdominal wall.