Medical

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.

Self-medicating gout, patients suffer from kidney failure, muscle atrophy

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After 10 years of arbitrarily using gout medicine of unknown origin, the male patient was hospitalized in a state of kidney failure, muscle atrophy and severe metabolic disorders.

Complete the installation of medical equipment at facility 2 of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals before June 30

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Ninh Binh - The investor of Bach Mai Hospital and Viet Duc Friendship Hospital facility 2 project committed to complete the installation of equipment before June 30.

32 provinces and cities will organize the Red Journey blood donation campaign in 2026

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On the morning of April 17, the Red Journey 2026 launched in 32 provinces and cities, setting a target of collecting 120,000 units of blood to thoroughly solve the blood shortage during the summer.

Ho Chi Minh City residents receive free health check-ups right in the locality

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Ho Chi Minh City - Entering the second screening phase, in response to National Health Day 2026, people are happy to receive free health care in the locality.

Number of children hospitalized increases due to hot weather, doctors warn of increased digestive diseases

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Ho Chi Minh City - Due to prolonged hot days, the number of children hospitalized at Children's Hospital 1 and Children's Hospital 2 increased by 15-20%.

Warning about "radial cell" tricks in beauty

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Stem cell" advertising is booming in the beauty sector but contains many risks. Experts warn that consumers need to be vigilant against inflated invitations.

Habits that accelerate aging

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Habits that accelerate the aging process such as smoking, not getting enough sleep...

2-year-old girl in Da Nang seriously poisoned due to swallowing experimental chemicals

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Da Nang - A 2-year-old girl fell into a state of severe poisoning, multiple organ failure, due to swallowing her brother's experimental chemicals.

Obstetric miracle: Keeping the second pregnancy for another 13 weeks after the first baby was born at week 26

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After giving birth to the first baby at week 26 in a critical situation, a pregnant woman carrying twins was made efforts by doctors to keep the second fetus for another 13 weeks in the mother's womb.

More than 9,000 women supported to have enough 2 children, Ho Chi Minh City strives to reduce population aging

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Ho Chi Minh City is facing a prolonged low birth rate. In 2025, the average number of children per woman of reproductive age is only 1.51 children.

Many poor pediatric patients have more treatment opportunities thanks to support of up to 100 million VND

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Children in difficult circumstances are having more hope for treatment when they are supported with treatment costs of up to 100 million VND per case.

Number of people vaccinated with meningococcal vaccine increases by 30% in Vinh Long

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Vinh Long - The number of meningococcal vaccine injections increased by 20-30%, 30-50 turns per day, people proactively prevent disease before the risk of spreading in the community.

Food safety management model in Ho Chi Minh City is necessary

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Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - affirmed that the Food Safety Board before and now the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is a very necessary model.

3 locations in the toilet contain many bacteria but are often overlooked

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The toilet is a humid place, easily becoming an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.

Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department investigates the case of 11 workers going to the emergency room after lunch

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is investigating the case of 11 workers at a company in Hung Long commune being taken to the emergency room.