Medical

Rescue helicopter rescues fisherman hit in the face by pulley, traumatic brain injury

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On September 3, Military Hospital 175 of Ho Chi Minh City said that it had just coordinated to bring a fisherman with multiple injuries from Truong Sa Lon Island Clinic to the mainland safely.

Ministry of Health requests clarification of costs for bringing seriously ill patients home in Thanh Hoa

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Thanh Hoa - The Ministry of Health requests the Thanh Hoa Department of Health to urgently verify reflections related to the cost of vasopressors and transporting seriously ill patients from the hospital to home.

Cho Ray Hospital provides emergency care for many multiple injuries due to traffic accidents on September 2nd

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Ho Chi Minh City - September 2nd, the Emergency Department of Cho Ray Hospital was not too crowded, but recorded many severe cases, mainly due to traffic accidents.

90% of newborns will be screened for the 5 most common congenital diseases

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The resolution sets a target that by 2030, 90% of newborns will be screened for at least 5 of the most common congenital diseases.

People in Ho Chi Minh City take advantage of free health check-ups on the holiday 2. 9

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During the National Day holiday, many people in Ho Chi Minh City take advantage of going to health stations for free health check-ups, proactively detecting and preventing diseases.

When health insurance cards are less "sluggish" due to irregularities

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From July 1, 2026, a notable change in health insurance (HI) policy officially takes effect: People who go for outpatient examinations outside the tuyến at some qualified medical facilities will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the HI fund for many diseases and groups of diseases that were previously not covered.

Medical tourism opens up directions to attract international visitors to Da Nang

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Da Nang - Medical tourism is considered a strategic segment, where hospitals, hotels, travel and health recovery services create new value.

Outpatient examination places covered by 50% health insurance

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From July 1, 2026, people participating in health insurance who self-go for outpatient examinations outside the line can be paid 50% of the benefit level, but not all medical examination and treatment facilities apply it.

Patient with bladder cancer gets a new bladder shaped from the intestine

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Hanoi - After bladder removal due to cancer, a male patient over 60 years old was given a new bladder by doctors from a segment of the intestine.

Severe headache, man discovers cerebral vascular deformity rupture

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Doctors said that cerebral vascular malformations often progress silently, and the disease is only detected when blood vessels rupture or through periodic health check-ups.

Non-cultured epidermal cell transplantation opens up more opportunities for treatment of vitiligo

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Ho Chi Minh City - Non-culture epidermal cell transplantation technology opens up opportunities for skin pigmentation recovery for people with vitiligo.

Free health check-ups right in the ward, people can rest assured to monitor chronic diseases

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Free mobile examination points in Ho Chi Minh City are bringing healthcare services closer to people.

Skin care with almond and yogurt masks

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After a busy week of work, the skin often faces many harmful agents from the environment such as dust, sunlight and stress. Therefore, weekends are a suitable time for women to spend time taking care of and restoring their skin with simple methods right at home.

Proactively raise awareness to prevent sexually transmitted diseases

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Changing perceptions is an important "shield", contributing to preventing and reducing the burden of sexually transmitted diseases.

Health insurance expands benefits, patients reduce outpatient examination costs

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From July 1, 2026, the health insurance policy expands the benefits of out-of-zone examinations, helping many people reduce the cost burden and be more convenient when accessing medical services.

12 diseases will be screened for free in Hanoi in 2026

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Hanoi implements periodic health check-ups and free screening for 12 common diseases in 2026, helping to detect diseases early and intervene promptly in the community.

Hanoi provides free screening for 12 disease groups for people

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Hanoi - People are given periodic health check-ups and free screening for 12 disease groups to detect early and improve treatment effectiveness.

12-year-old child carrying 200 gram bladder stones

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Quang Tri - Hospital discovers giant bladder stones weighing 200 grams, occupying almost the entire bladder of a 12-year-old child.

Commune in Da Nang proposes training grassroots health workers after transfer

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Da Nang - After receiving the management of commune and ward health stations, local authorities propose that the Department of Health support professional training for grassroots human resources.

Da Nang transfers 93 health stations to communes and wards for management

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Da Nang - Da Nang City transfers 93 health stations to communes and wards for management in order to directly link the responsibility of protecting people's health with local authorities.