Medical

Cases where medical staff are entitled to 70% professional preferential allowance

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The Government has just issued Decree No. 350/2026/ND-CP stipulating the regime of professional preferential allowances for medical staff.

Medical staff who receive 80% allowance

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Some health officials working in a special environment or in difficult areas are entitled to professional preferential allowances up to 80%.

Ca Mau strives to provide health check-ups for 100% of the population in October

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After 4 campaigns, Ca Mau has provided free screening and health check-ups for more than 1.61 million people, reaching 75% of the population.

Air pollution can affect cardiovascular diseases

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Air pollution affects people from pregnancy to old age, increasing the burden of disease and medical costs. According to experts, people need to develop habits of monitoring air quality such as viewing weather forecasts to proactively protect their health.

Pediatricians remind parents of signs of dengue fever to take their children to the hospital immediately

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When children have dengue fever, parents need to recognize typical signs to take their children to the doctor in time.

Grassroots healthcare lacks modern equipment, needs to supplement accounting

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Mekong Delta - During the transfer process, the grassroots health system ensures primary health care for people, but also reveals certain difficulties.

Free health check-ups, caring for veterans from practical things

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Hanoi - Towards July 27th, many veterans and people with meritorious services will have free health check-ups right in the ward, receiving gratitude from practical actions.

Overexertion at the gym, young man hospitalized due to rhabdomyolysis

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Hanoi - Maintaining gym habits but without appropriate lesson plans and instructions, a young man had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment due to rhabdomyolysis syndrome.

10 hours to keep 3 almost severed fingers for young man

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Ho Chi Minh City - July 8, Gia Dinh People's Hospital said it had successfully performed a nearly 10-hour microsurgery to preserve 3 fingers for a 17-year-old young man.

Vietnam increases attraction on the health tourism map

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Vietnamese healthcare is attracting more and more international patients thanks to competitive costs, modern technology and constantly improving service quality, opening up opportunities for healthcare tourism development.

Taking 5 food samples for testing, investigating the case of dozens of students suspected of poisoning in Dak Lak

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Dak Lak - Functional agencies are taking 5 food samples for testing, investigating the case of dozens of students suspected of food poisoning in the area.

Cho Ray Hospital handles contractor for fraud in drug bidding

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On July 8, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City informed that it had just decided to handle violations in drug bidding activities in 2026 for Phuc Thien Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company.

Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation into nearly 40 students suspected of food poisoning in Dak Lak

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The Ministry of Health requests the Department of Health of Dak Lak province to urgently investigate and clarify the cause of the case of nearly 40 students having to be hospitalized with suspected food poisoning symptoms.

To limit increased nearsightedness in children, doctors recommend that parents pay attention to these things

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According to doctors, the excessive use of electronic devices and little outdoor activity are the reasons why children have increased nearsightedness.

Doctors guide parents to properly enjoy health insurance benefits when taking children for examination

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From July 1, 2026, in order for children to fully enjoy their rights when coming for examination, parents need to clearly understand the cases that are paid by the health insurance fund according to regulations.

Proposal for health insurance to pay an additional PET/CT scan price of 25 million VND/time

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The Ministry of Health proposes to expand health insurance payments for PET/CT scans and many modern cancer tests.

Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility completes appraisal before opening day

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After completing the appraisal of the Ministry of Health, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility has met the conditions for issuing an Operating License, officially operating from July 9, 2026.

Headache for many months, brain aneurysm sac discovered more than 5 mm

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A 50-year-old woman in Hanoi discovered a brain aneurysm with a high risk of rupture after months of suffering headaches and dizziness.

From July 1, people participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years will have their co-payment exemption limit increased

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When the base salary increases from July 1, 2026, the benefits of people participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years also change.

Increase opportunities for early detection and timely treatment of psychological diseases for children

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Ho Chi Minh City - The health sector's inclusion of psychological assessment content in the routine health check-up process is a practical step forward, helping to detect and treat children early.