Medical

The epidemic of dengue fever and hand, foot and mouth fever is complicated in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Since the beginning of 2026, the whole province has recorded more than 5,300 cases of dengue fever, hand, foot and mouth disease and 3 deaths. The Provincial People's Committee requests to tighten epidemic prevention and control.

Ministry of Health directs verification of assault on medical staff at Hai Duong General Hospital

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Hai Phong - After the incident of a female nurse at Hai Duong General Hospital being assaulted, the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management requested verification.

Free health check-ups to show gratitude to people with meritorious services to the revolution

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Hanoi - To celebrate the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day, many people with meritorious services, relatives of martyrs and policy beneficiaries have been given free health check-ups.

From organ donation decision to journey to save three patients

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Amidst the pain of losing a loved one, a family's decision to donate organs has opened up opportunities for life and light for three patients.

More than 1,300 people with meritorious services in Hanoi receive free health check-ups

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Hanoi - Hoe Nhai General Hospital in coordination with Hong Ha Ward People's Committee organizes free health check-ups and care for people with meritorious services.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan visits and presents gifts to pediatric patients in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Vice President, Chairwoman of the Sponsorship Council of the Vietnam Children's Fund Vo Thi Anh Xuan presented gifts at pediatric patients in Ho Chi Minh City.

Drug marketing "disguised" is increasingly sophisticated, besieging young people

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Tobacco marketing tricks are increasingly sophisticatedly disguised, taking young people as targets.

List of diseases subject to compulsory vaccination from July 1

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From July 1, 2026, many diseases will be included in the compulsory vaccination area according to new regulations.

Vietnam is globally honored by WHO for tobacco harm prevention and control

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The World Health Organization (WHO) has just awarded certificates recognizing Vietnam's contributions and achievements in tobacco harm prevention and control.

Ureteral sonde "forgotten" after 22 years of kidney stone surgery

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A 78-year-old woman in Hanoi was hospitalized due to prolonged back pain and was found to have left a ureteral catheter from a kidney stone surgery 22 years ago.

Mosquito-related epidemics are more unpredictable than before

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Diseases caused by insects, especially mosquitoes, are experiencing many fluctuations and are difficult to predict.

Periodic health check-ups for officials contribute to early detection of underlying diseases

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Hanoi - Periodic health check-ups for veteran revolutionary cadres and pre-insurrection cadres who are enjoying regimes to help detect diseases early.

Hospitalization after a semi-boarding meal in Sa Dec, the number of suspected poisoning cases increased to 62

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Dong Thap - The number of people hospitalized suspected of food poisoning after a semi-boarding meal at Kim Dong Primary School (Sa Dec ward) has increased to 62 cases.

Organ and tissue donation is a reminder of life and compassion

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Yesterday, May 20, on social networks, many people shared about registering for organ donation with a gentle and very willing attitude.

Dialysis right in Con Dao, patients have more travel opportunities

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Ho Chi Minh City - Many kidney failure patients said that they are more reassured when coming to the Con Dao special zone thanks to the dialysis system, which helps patients combine treatment and travel.

Spread the meaning of organ donation, to add more lives to be revived

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At the "Donate of Organs and Tissues Day", the community's joint effort has spread the meaning of organ donation, to bring more lives to life.

Number of children examined for strabismus in Ho Chi Minh City increases 2-3 times

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Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital said that the number of children examining for strabismus is increasing sharply during the summer, in which many cases arrive late, affecting treatment effectiveness.

Limiting crowded scenes thanks to surplus facilities in Ho Chi Minh City becoming medical examination places

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On May 19, the medical examination and treatment facility at No. 54/1 - 56 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan, Xuan Hoa ward became a newly added facility of Ho Chi Minh City Eye Hospital.

Female workers who give birth to their second child are entitled to a 7-month maternity leave from July 1, 2026

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From July 1, 2026, female workers who give birth to their second child are entitled to a 7-month maternity leave according to the provisions of Decree 168/2026/ND-CP just issued by the Government.

Itching, pain, eye strain, elderly people go for free examination right in the ward

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Hanoi - Many people in Tuong Mai ward are examined, consulted and provided with free eye care right in the locality, contributing to early detection of eye diseases.