Medical

Surgery to remove 2 bolts to tighten the "little guy

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Can Tho - A patient with a metal screw that tightened his penis has just undergone successful emergency surgery at Can Tho Central General Hospital.

Meningococcal disease cases increase, doctors warn of risk of infection

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Meningococcal cases tend to increase in the first months of 2026, with many cases progressing rapidly and at risk of death.

Ministry of Health warns after the world has 3 deaths suspected of being caused by Hanta virus

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The Ministry of Health has just issued information after the world recorded 3 deaths suspected of being related to the Hanta virus on a cruise ship.

Rescuing a teenager who was stabbed in the lung and suffered severe bleeding in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - A teenager with a punctured lung and severe bleeding was saved by Ba Ria General Hospital after a stressful surgery lasting more than 3 hours.

38-year-old patient escapes death after heart-penetrating wound

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 38-year-old patient with a critical transverse heart wound was just saved thanks to activating the red alert and emergency surgery.

Number of rabies vaccination cases increases sharply at the beginning of the year

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After Tet, the number of people coming for rabies vaccination at the Pasteur Institute in Ho Chi Minh City increased sharply, 4-5 times higher than usual days.

Ministry of Health informs about the latest conditions for considering transferring medical staff

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The Ministry of Health has just answered questions from health sector officials, clarifying the standards and conditions according to new regulations of the Government.

Doctors warn that cold-winter joint pain can lead to disability if subjective

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Hanoi - Cold weather causes many people to have recurrent joint pain, doctors warn of the risk of severe complications if not treated promptly.

Increased complications due to self-medicating with anti-inflammatory drugs when having bone and joint pain

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Cold and humid weather causes many bone and joint diseases to recur. Many people arbitrarily use anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain quickly, leading to dangerous complications.

59 people poisoned suspected of being from banh mi in Vung Tau: Ministry of Health requests investigation and handling

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Ho Chi Minh City - The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests an investigation to clarify the cause of suspected banh mi poisoning in Vung Tau; strictly handle violations if any.

Poisoning after eating bread in Vung Tau, Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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Many cases of food poisoning suspected of being caused by eating bread in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests urgent investigation.

Suspected banh mi poisoning case in Vung Tau: 49 cases hospitalized for treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - The number of cases admitted to Vung Tau General Hospital for treatment of food poisoning suspected to be caused by bread has increased on the evening of March 3.

Fisherman with stroke on fishing boat promptly rescued in Truong Sa

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Khanh Hoa - A fisherman working at sea suffered a stroke and was promptly rescued by the military medical force of Truong Sa Hospital.

Severe hemorrhoid hemorrhage, patient has to transfuse 6 units of blood

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Quang Tri - A 54-year-old patient treated at Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital was successfully performed emergency surgery due to severe hemorrhoid hemorrhage and severe anemia.

Hanoi suddenly turns cold, increasing bone and joint pain, paralysis of the No. 7 nerve

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Hanoi - The weather is changing rapidly from dry to cold, causing many elderly people to have joint pain, even paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve.

4 groups of doctors must take exams before officially practicing from 2027

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Doctors belonging to 4 groups of titles will have to participate in the examination and assessment of professional competence before being licensed for medical examination and treatment from 2027.

Nearly 10,000 units of blood are expected to be received at the 2026 Red Spring Festival

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Nearly 10,000 units of blood are expected to be received at the 2026 Red Spring Festival, contributing to ensuring blood supply for emergency and treatment after the Lunar New Year.

Many people poisoned and hospitalized, suspected of eating bread in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau General Hospital is receiving and treating many cases of food poisoning suspected of being caused by eating bread.

Endoscopic surgery saves 64-year-old patient suffering from 2 rare cancers at the same time

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Patients with 2 cancers at the same time underwent endoscopic surgery to treat two tumors at the same time in a 6-hour surgery, recovering after 24 hours.

Recall of 291 cosmetics containing banned substances nationwide

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Recalled 291 cosmetic products nationwide due to containing substances not allowed to be used in cosmetics according to current regulations.