Medical

Baby has prolonged shortness of breath, doctors discover a live leech more than 12cm long in the trachea

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Quang Ngai - The baby was hospitalized in a state of prolonged shortness of breath. Through endoscopy, doctors at the Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital discovered a leech over 12cm long living in the airway.

Successful surgery on a 1.1kg teratoma tumor for a newborn

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Ho Chi Minh City - Children's Hospital 1 has successfully operated on a giant tumor in the coccyx region weighing 1.1kg for a 2-day-old newborn.

Ministry of Health tightens management of free medicine program, preventing abuse for advertising

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The Ministry of Health requests the unified implementation of new regulations on the free drug support program to ensure transparency.

Ministry of Health warns of US recall of infant milk after 3 cases of poisoning

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The Ministry of Health issued an urgent warning about Nara Organics infant formula product after the US recalled all products due to 3 cases of Botulinum poisoning in infants.

Ministry of National Defense revokes medical examination and treatment practice licenses of 6 individuals

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The Ministry of National Defense decided to revoke the practicing licenses for medical examination and treatment of 3 doctors, 1 medical assistant and 2 nurses at the request of the practitioners themselves.

10 most beautiful greeting card models for Vietnamese Teachers' Day

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On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnam Doctors' Day on February 27, let us send our best wishes to relatives, brothers, sisters, friends... working in the health sector.

Saving a 3-year-old child from rat poisoning

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Discovering that the boy N.M (3 years old, in Hanoi) had a handful of rice mixed with rat poison in his mouth, showing signs of poisoning, the family immediately gave first aid and took him to the emergency room.

Use and provide special treatment for high-quality medical human resources

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Increasing training, reducing tuition fees, financial support and improving income are solutions proposed by many localities to attract and retain doctors and nurses. However, as General Secretary To Lam said, the health sector still needs to improve policies to use and provide special treatment for high-quality medical human resources.

Patient's family struggles in the chills

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The cold air has caused many relatives of patients at hospitals in Hanoi to sleep in corridors, under stairs or sidewalks.

Health hotline: Minister of Health congratulates Physician's Day on February 27

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The Minister of Health sent a letter congratulating Vietnamese Doctors' Day; the Central Children's Hospital is about to put the second facility into operation... are notable medical news in the past 24 hours.

Half a year of working to improve the skills of young doctors in grassroots health care

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HCMC - Instead of starting a career at a large hospital, young doctor Tran Minh Hai decided to work at a grassroots health station to get closer to the people and improve his expertise.

The battle for life at Bach Mai Hospital

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The A9 Emergency Center (Bach Mai Hospital) is a place that took every second of life. Despite facing fierce pressure, the medical team still tried their best to treat the patient.

Efforts to recover psychology, increase revenue to retain doctors

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The health sector of some provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta focuses on recovering the psychology of doctors, helping them feel secure in their work and stick with their profession.

National Children's Hospital masters many high-tech techniques

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The National Children's Hospital affirms its pioneering position in pediatrics with modern technology, advanced facilities and a team of highly qualified doctors.

The Ministry of Health responds to the specialized certificate of doctors

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The Ministry of Health has just responded and provided information related to the issue of specialized certificates that must meet the requirements of the scope of practice.

HCMC warns of the risk of dengue fever outbreak early

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HCMC - According to the city's health sector, the dengue fever epidemic in 2025 is likely to arrive earlier than in 2024.

Inside the 380 billion VND hospital just inaugurated in Lao Cai

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After 4 years of construction, Lao Cai General Hospital (BVDK) phase 2 with an investment capital of 380 billion VND has welcomed patients for medical examination.

Ministry of Health urgently directs the death of a child after being vaccinated against syphilis

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Following the urgent direction of the Minister of Health, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management has just issued an official dispatch on handling the incident of a child's death after a spraying vaccine.

Warning signs of high blood sugar

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Eating Well page gives warning signs of high blood sugar.

Dong Thap Provincial Party Committee meets with 100 outstanding grassroots health workers

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Dong Thap - The Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee organized a meeting and presented gifts to 100 outstanding grassroots health workers on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Vietnam Doctors' Day.