Medical

Medical examination for students, doctors recommend ways to protect children's eyes and teeth

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From August 18 to September 4, 2026, Hanoi will organize free periodic health check-ups for preschool children and general education students in the area, with the goal of striving for 100% of children and students to have health check-ups before the new school year.

4 recommendations for weight control in adults

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Proper weight control is one of the important factors to help adults maintain health and prevent non-communicable diseases.

Tell parents how to vibrate and drain phlegm properly for children

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Rubbing to drain phlegm is a supportive method for treating respiratory diseases. Parents can perform rubbing to drain phlegm for children as follows.

Proposal to abolish specialist doctors I, II, and train doctors to move to a new page

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The Ministry of Health proposes to replace the specialist doctor I and II models with flexible training programs according to each major, based on actual capacity and needs.

Doctors warn of risks from Trung Thu cakes of unknown origin

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Mid-Autumn cakes of unknown origin, cheap prices, and long shelf life are appearing on the market, posing a potential risk to consumer health.

Going for out-of-zone examination after July 1, 2026, what is the health insurance benefit level?

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From July 1st, outpatients undergoing out-of-zone and over-level examinations will be paid 50% of the benefit level by health insurance, instead of having to pay the full amount themselves as before.

Lacking specialized personnel, Hong Phuc Clinic still self-announces health check-ups

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Da Nang - Inspectors point out many shortcomings at Hong Phuc General Clinic, from specialized personnel, professional records to tax obligations.

Temporarily suspend recruitment of 738 health sector officials in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - The health sector temporarily suspends the recruitment of 738 public employees at public health facilities to wait for competent authorities to assign staff in 2026.

Doctors warn of the risk of arrhythmia when playing pickleball due to prolonged effort

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Doctors warn that prolonged strenuousness when playing pickleball can increase the risk of arrhythmia, especially in people with underlying diseases.

33 hospitals in Vietnam exchange management experience with French experts

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Hanoi - Senior leaders of 33 hospitals attended the Workshop to exchange experiences with French experts in the field of health management and hospital administration.

23rd successful heart transplant in Hue

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The last heart transplant patient in 6 organ recipients from brain-dead donors in Hue has recovered stably and been discharged from the hospital.

Stepping on a nail while working, a man was hospitalized for emergency treatment due to tetanus

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A male worker unfortunately stepped on a nail on the construction site. Due to not being vaccinated against tetanus in time, after 11 days, the patient had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

Rabies prevention, Can Tho manages over 90% of dog and cat households

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Can Tho - To prevent and control rabies, the city (TP) is implementing a series of solutions, aiming to manage over 90% of households raising dogs and cats.

Doctors show how to protect eyes in hot sunny days

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Prolonged heat and high UV intensity not only affect the skin but also increase the risk of eye diseases.

Proposal to abolish referral letters for some patients, still enjoy 100% health insurance

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The Ministry of Health speaks out about the proposal to exempt referral papers for some groups of subjects when conducting in-depth medical examination and treatment.

Warning about knowledge gaps about HPV virus in men

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Not only women, experts warn that men may also face health risks related to the HPV virus.

Progress of the nearly 1,800 billion VND hospital project in Tuyen Quang

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Tuyen Quang - Workers and equipment are being mobilized to accelerate the progress of the Tuyen Quang Provincial General Hospital Project.

Vietnam's cardiovascular system accelerates into the era of AI and precision medicine

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The new era of cardiology is led by artificial intelligence, precision medicine and advanced technologies, creating breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.

9 people hospitalized after eating blood pudding at a restaurant in Hung Yen

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Hung Yen - After eating blood pudding at a restaurant, 9 people developed symptoms of abdominal pain, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and had to be hospitalized for treatment.

Brain hemorrhage after drinking, doctors warn of the harmful effects of alcohol and high blood pressure

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According to doctors, high blood pressure, cerebral vascular malformations, alcohol abuse, overweight and obesity... are factors that increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage.