Medical

Village and residential group health allowances are expected to increase nearly double

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Village and hamlet health allowances - the frontline force in the community - are being proposed by the Ministry of Health to be significantly increased compared to the current situation.

People reflect that they have not received the overpaid hospital fees, what does social insurance say?

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Hanoi City Social Insurance has just responded, providing information to people about changes in the way of paying health insurance co-payment.

Stroke while playing sports, doctor warns of cardiovascular risk

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Recently, there have been consecutive cases of stroke and cardiac arrest while playing sports, including many young people without underlying diseases. Doctors warn of potential cardiovascular risks.

Ministry of Health highly appreciates investment in Proton radiation therapy center with autonomous capital

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The Ministry of Health highly appreciates the investment in Proton radiation therapy center with autonomous capital from Hanoi National University Hospital.

Ho Chi Minh City strengthens propaganda on polio prevention and control before the risk of invasion

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Faced with the risk of polio virus re-encroachment, Ho Chi Minh City is promoting propaganda on polio prevention and control throughout the city.

A series of expensive cancer drugs are added to the list of health insurance drugs

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Expensive cancer drugs, inventive drugs and 457 drugs coming to the commune level will be included in the health insurance list from 2026.

Studying as a resident is deeper, more difficult than many master's degrees

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The medical industry must be considered a special training industry because the subjects are human; there needs to be a treatment policy equivalent to the time spent studying as a resident physician, specialist...

Patients rate hospitals, feedback data is changing the health system

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Ho Chi Minh City is improving the quality of medical examination and treatment services with many options, the fact that patients rate hospitals shows the objectivity of the health system.

Resident doctors work without pay, tuition fee 65 million VND/year

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Although resident doctors are trained according to the highest clinical practice standards of the Vietnamese health system, treatment policies are not commensurate.

Ministry of Health updates list of health insurance drugs, the biggest update in 8 years

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Based on the current list, the Ministry of Health has reviewed 1,037 active ingredients specified in Circular 20 on the list of health insurance drugs.

23-week-old newborn escaped critical condition after nearly 100 days of active treatment

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HCMC - On November 28, Hung Vuong Hospital announced that it had successfully raised a 23-week-old extremely premature baby.

Why is a resident doctor not yet recognized as a master's degree?

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Many opinions disagree when the Ministry of Education and Training believes that the inpatient and specialist doctor program is "training - practice", not granting degrees like a master's or doctorate.

People with underlying diseases struggle with influenza A, doctors speak out to warn

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In recent weeks, many people with underlying influenza A infections have had to be hospitalized in serious condition, with symptoms of chest pain, purple, shortness of breath, sudden fatigue...

Nearly 80 workers and students hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning

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On November 27, medical facilities in Ho Chi Minh City recorded about 80 cases of workers and students hospitalized in suspected food poisoning.

Hung Yen temporarily suspends and revokes licenses of 2 clinics to ensure patient safety

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Hung Yen - On November 27, the Department of Health issued an important notice on the temporary suspension of health examination activities and revocation of licenses for 2 medical facilities in the area.

5 exercises recommended for the elderly

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Knee pain is a common condition in the elderly, but appropriate knee exercises can help restore health and stability.

The weather turns cold, Hanoians postpone exercise to avoid respiratory diseases

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Hanoi - To adapt to winter weather, many people have proactively postponed exercise or switched to light exercise indoors to protect their health.

Warning of stroke causing memory disturbances and risk of mental decline

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Stroke can cause people with memory disorders and face the risk of mental decline. Doctors recommend early recovery to improve memory.

Hand, foot and mouth disease in the Mekong Delta is alarming, children are at risk of getting sick 2-3 times

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Mekong Delta - A child can have hand, foot and mouth disease 2-3 times, or even more in the first years of life; it can happen many times a year.

Comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is in line with the global trend

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Experts affirmed that the current global trend is to completely ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.