Medical
Hanoi's policy to support nearsightedness surgery attracts attention, doctors pay attention before treatment
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In the context of Hanoi preparing to implement a policy to support the cost of nearsightedness surgery for young people from July 1, 2026, doctors recommend some notes before treatment.
Rescuing a female patient stabbed multiple times in the neck in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Duong General Hospital has saved a patient who was stabbed multiple times in the neck and hospitalized in critical condition.
Warning about cervical spondylosis from shoulder and neck pain, prolonged hand numbness
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Ho Chi Minh City - Neck and shoulder pain, hand numbness, headache are common symptoms but are easily overlooked. These may be warning signs of cervical disc herniation.
Showing off organ donation cards, potential risks of personal data leakage
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Organ donation is a humanitarian gesture, but publicizing cards and registration codes on social networks may potentially reveal personal information.
Hanoi supports young people in nearsightedness treatment
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From July 1, 2026, Hanoi supports the cost of nearsightedness treatment from 3 diopters or more, helping young people have more opportunities to take care of their eyesight.
More than 9,000 women supported to have enough 2 children, Ho Chi Minh City strives to reduce population aging
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Ho Chi Minh City is facing a prolonged low birth rate. In 2025, the average number of children per woman of reproductive age is only 1.51 children.
Many poor pediatric patients have more treatment opportunities thanks to support of up to 100 million VND
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Children in difficult circumstances are having more hope for treatment when they are supported with treatment costs of up to 100 million VND per case.
Number of people vaccinated with meningococcal vaccine increases by 30% in Vinh Long
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Vinh Long - The number of meningococcal vaccine injections increased by 20-30%, 30-50 turns per day, people proactively prevent disease before the risk of spreading in the community.
Food safety management model in Ho Chi Minh City is necessary
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Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - affirmed that the Food Safety Board before and now the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is a very necessary model.
3 locations in the toilet contain many bacteria but are often overlooked
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The toilet is a humid place, easily becoming an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.
Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department investigates the case of 11 workers going to the emergency room after lunch
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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is investigating the case of 11 workers at a company in Hung Long commune being taken to the emergency room.
Measles in adults is not rare, many cases progress severely due to subjectivity
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Doctors warn that measles is not only a disease in children but adults can also get it and develop dangerously.
Disease risk from releasing livestock carcasses on rivers and canals in Hung Yen
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Hung Yen - Vu Thu commune warns and requests strict handling of the situation of throwing livestock carcasses into rivers and canals, causing environmental pollution and potential risk of disease outbreaks.
Lung lavage, bronchoscopy to save 4 victims of a fire at night in Hanoi
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4 victims of the night fire in Hong Ha, Hanoi were given timely emergency care. Thanks to bronchoscopy and early ventilation, the respiratory condition of the patients improved significantly.
Don't let subjectivity pay the price with young children's health
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The figures in the Ministry of Health's monitoring report from week 1 to week 14 of 2026 show that the whole country recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease (acute respiratory infection common in young children, characterized by meningitis or meningitis due to bacterial attack), of which there were 4 deaths. Notably, children under 15 years old accounted for 46% of the total number of cases.
Endoscopy saves patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes
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HUE - A patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes was successfully removed by endoscopic surgery by Dr. Hue, without surgery, with stable health.
Bringing misfortune upon oneself because of self-treatment according to word of mouth
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Many people with numbness in their hands, wrist pain, and ring fingers do not go for examination early but self-treat the disease according to advice or online, making the disease worse and missing the time for treatment.
Free treatment of congenital heart disease for a 9-year-old girl in Can Tho
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Can Tho - A 9-year-old child with congenital heart disease - atrial septal defect has just been successfully treated and is also supported with all treatment costs.
About 300 people and Khmer compatriots were examined and given free medicine
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Vinh Long - Responding to the Military-Civilian Tet, Chol Chnam Thmay Tet, about 300 Khmer people were health checked and given free medicine.
Healing sound in the journey of cancer treatment
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Ho Chi Minh City - In the space of the Oncology Hospital filled with the smell of medicine, gentle therapeutic sounds echoed, bringing moments of peace to patients.
