Medical

The journey of healing becomes more arduous on peak hot days

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In harsh weather, many patients and their families have to brace themselves against the heat at the hospital and rented rooms throughout the treatment process.

Dong Nai deploys biometric identification when registering for medical examination

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Dong Nai - Dong Nai General Hospital deploys biometric identification system to serve medical examination registration.

Ho Chi Minh City will pilot home health insurance medical examination and treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - Elderly people, people with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, and people with difficulty walking can soon receive health insurance medical examination and treatment right at home.

Removing obstacles in mobile medical examination and treatment for vulnerable people

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Removing legal barriers to mobile medical examination and treatment activities has become an urgent requirement to ensure the right to access healthcare for all people.

Which central hospitals pay 50% of health insurance out of line from July 1. 2026

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From July 1, 2026, when examining and treating outpatients at the hospitals below, health insurance participants will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the health insurance fund.

Health of 2-year-old boy in Ho Chi Minh City abuse case

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Ho Chi Minh City - The 2-year-old boy in the abuse case in Hoa Hiep commune has passed the critical condition, is being treated at Children's Hospital 1 and can return to living and eating.

Reviewing school meals after suspected poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - After the suspected poisoning incident at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School, some schools temporarily stopped semi-boarding meals. The incident raises the requirement to tighten school food safety.

Can cause death, how is the Hanta virus transmitted and incubated

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Below is information about the Hanta virus that you should pay attention to.

Poor diabetes control, increased risk of kidney complications

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating reasonably and having regular health check-ups are important factors to help protect kidney function and prevent complications.

Surgery to remove 2 bolts to tighten the "little guy

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Can Tho - A patient with a metal screw that tightened his penis has just undergone successful emergency surgery at Can Tho Central General Hospital.

Meningococcal disease cases increase, doctors warn of risk of infection

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Meningococcal cases tend to increase in the first months of 2026, with many cases progressing rapidly and at risk of death.

Ministry of Health warns after the world has 3 deaths suspected of being caused by Hanta virus

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The Ministry of Health has just issued information after the world recorded 3 deaths suspected of being related to the Hanta virus on a cruise ship.

Rescuing a teenager who was stabbed in the lung and suffered severe bleeding in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - A teenager with a punctured lung and severe bleeding was saved by Ba Ria General Hospital after a stressful surgery lasting more than 3 hours.

38-year-old patient escapes death after heart-penetrating wound

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 38-year-old patient with a critical transverse heart wound was just saved thanks to activating the red alert and emergency surgery.

Bringing techniques to grassroots healthcare, reducing risks for patients

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Over the past time, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has regularly implemented training and technology transfer to lower-level hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces.

Expanding satellite hospitals, providing high-quality treatment right in the locality

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The Ministry of Health has just approved the Satellite Hospital Project for the period 2026 - 2030, with the goal of developing at least 200 hospitals nationwide, bringing high-quality services closer to people, especially remote and isolated areas.

A dog suspected of being rabid bites many people in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - A dog with suspected rabies bite many people in Phuoc Hoi ward and then ran away.

Changes to regulations on licensing medical examination and treatment from July 1st

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From July 1, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee is decentralized in authority to carry out administrative procedures for issuing medical examination and treatment practice licenses.

5-year-old boy loses 2 fingers while playing with homemade electric bike

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A 5-year-old boy had his hand caught in a homemade electric wheel, severed 2 fingers; severe injuries, unable to replant.

Ministry of National Defense revokes 2 medical examination and treatment practice licenses

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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2132/QD-BQP revoking 2 practicing licenses (practicing certificates) for medical examination and treatment of individuals.