Medical

Rescuing a 78-year-old man with a critical chest aortic rupture

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Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has just saved an elderly patient in a state of thoracic aortic rupture, one of the dangerous cardiovascular emergency treatments.

Rescuing a 72-year-old man who had cardiac arrest thanks to E-CPR technique

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A 72-year-old man with cardiac arrest due to acute myocardial infarction has just been saved by doctors at Gia Dinh People's Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City.

Bach Mai Hospital, Ninh Binh facility, welcomes the first patients

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Ninh Binh - On the morning of June 26, Bach Mai Hospital facility in Ninh Binh officially went into operation and welcomed the first patients.

From July 1, 2026, outpatients outside the tuyến will be paid additional benefits by health insurance

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Expanded health insurance benefits from July 1, 2026, people who have outpatient examinations outside the tuyến at some medical facilities will be supported by the health insurance fund to pay additional costs.

Lam Dong accelerates free health check-up campaign for all people

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Lam Dong - The free health check-up campaign is entering its peak period, but the participation rate of many groups is still low.

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.

Ministry of National Defense revokes 8 Medical examination and treatment operating licenses

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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2131/QD-BQP revoking 8 Medical Examination and Treatment Operation Licenses of medical examination and treatment facilities.

Hand, foot and mouth complex, EV71 strain increases in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The number of severe hand, foot and mouth disease cases is higher than the same period in 2025 with EV71 strain accounting for about 50%.

Rescuing a 7-year-old boy with meningococcal disease in Ho Chi Minh City

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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully treated a critical meningococcal patient.

Emergency care, examination of 316,870 patients during the holidays, the workload of doctors and nurses increases

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During the holidays, medical facilities examined and provided emergency care for 316,870 patients; hospitalized for inpatient treatment for 91,749 cases.

From free screening to changing people's health care habits

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The free health screening program in Ho Chi Minh City helps to detect many underlying diseases early, opening up a more accessible and effective healthcare approach to the people.

Air ambulance takes 2 patients from island to mainland for treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - In bad weather conditions, air ambulances promptly brought 2 patients from Truong Sa Lon island to the mainland for treatment.

Air ambulance takes 2 patients from Truong Sa to the mainland

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On May 3, Military Hospital 175 HCMC said that the air medical force had rescued a helicopter to promptly bring 2 patients to the mainland for treatment.

Ministry of Health proposes 24/7 supervision, tightening management of people who are required to receive medical treatment

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The number of people required for compulsory treatment is increasing, there are many inadequacies in management, the Ministry of Health proposes applying a 3-layer door system, 24/24 surveillance cameras at treatment facilities.

Khanh Hoa strives for 90% of couples to have premarital health check-ups

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Khanh Hoa is promoting the prenatal and neonatal screening, diagnosis, and treatment program for the period 2026–2030.

Examination and emergency care for more than 171 thousand patients during the April 30 - May 1 holiday

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During the 2 holidays, medical examination and treatment facilities examined and provided emergency care for 171,501 patients; 59,410 people were hospitalized for inpatient treatment.

Doctors recommend ways to control chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, avoid hospitalization

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To limit the risk of hospitalization due to acute episodes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, doctors offer many recommendations in disease control.

Vietnamese organ transplantation sets a miracle, opening up hope for survival

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From the first organ transplants to a series of new achievements being established, the field of organ transplantation in Vietnam is showing a strong shift in professional qualifications, technical mastery capacity and inter-hospital coordination capabilities. Successive miracles not only ignite hope for survival for many patients but also open up new prospects for domestic medicine.

Ministry of Health requests investigation into the case of 46 people hospitalized suspected of poisoning after eating bread

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From April 29 to May 1, Tan Lap commune (Quang Tri) recorded 46 cases requiring emergency hospitalization with symptoms of food poisoning after eating bread.