Medical

Two people almost died from dengue fever, one case cost nearly 1 billion VND

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Ho Chi Minh City - The number of dengue fever cases is on the rise, severe complications may require prolonged treatment with costs of up to nearly 1 billion VND.

Drinking the same type of water, 3 people injured in Tuyen Quang, Ministry of Health urgently intervenes

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On the evening of September 9, the Food Safety Department, Ministry of Health said that it had received information about a suspected food poisoning case that occurred in Duong Hong commune, Tuyen Quang province.

Ministry of Health tightens private clinics: Drawing diseases, extorting money may result in revocation of licenses

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The Ministry of Health requests localities to conduct surprise inspections of private clinics, strictly handle acts of drawing diseases, extorting money, and even revoke licenses.

Expected increase in health insurance contributions, people hope that medicines and medical supplies will better meet the needs

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According to the draft, the health insurance contribution level may increase according to the roadmap. People hope that their rights will be expanded, and medicines and medical supplies will be better guaranteed.

Valedictorian of resident doctor chooses Obstetrics and Gynecology major: "Learning to be confident in front of patients

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Valedictorian of the 2026 resident doctor exam of Hanoi Medical University Nguyen Van Manh answers an interview with Lao Dong Newspaper on the sidelines of Match Day 2026 event.

Dengue fever increases, doctors analyze the problem of appropriate vaccination costs

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Can Tho - Dengue fever vaccine is a concern for people because of its high cost and unknown quantity. Doctors analyze the problem for people to consider.

Where the elderly in Hanoi are cared for, interacted with and live happily every day

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Hanoi - Nearly 1 month into operation, the daycare facility for the elderly in Long Bien ward has received much attention from the people.

Free health check-ups to detect early many dangerous cases of high blood pressure and diabetes

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Hanoi - Hundreds of people receive free health check-ups, early detection of many cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and dangerous chronic diseases.

Vinh Long healthcare elevates medical examination and treatment after 1 year of local government at 2 levels

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Vinh Long - After 1 year of operating a 2-level local government, the health sector has improved the quality of medical examination and treatment, better meeting the needs of people's health care.

Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia

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Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia, promoting specialized medical strengths and attracting patients and international tourists.

Hand, foot and mouth disease progresses severely in children a few months old

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Can Tho - Severe cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are showing signs of increasing, not only in preschool-aged children but also in children aged a few months old, who must be in ICU.

Thong Nhat Hospital handles pharmaceutical contractor for bidding fraud

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Ho Chi Minh City - Thong Nhat Hospital has just decided to handle violations against Phuc Thien Pharmaceutical Joint Stock Company due to fraud when participating in drug procurement bidding.

More than 30 food safety violations detected every day

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In just the first 6 months of 2026, functional forces discovered nearly 6,000 organizations and individuals violating food safety, equivalent to more than 30 cases per day.

Deputy Prime Minister directs control of drug prices, medical services, and tourism services

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The Ministry of Health is assigned to closely monitor the developments of drug prices, medical supplies, testing chemicals, medical equipment and medical examination and treatment services.

Notes to enjoy health insurance benefits according to new regulations

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Doctors at Hanoi Eye Hospital give notes to help patients enjoy the right health insurance benefits according to new regulations when coming for examination at the hospital.

Dak Lak urgently licenses operations for Tay Nguyen Regional General Hospital

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Dak Lak - Leaders of the Provincial People's Committee affirmed that the locality will not interrupt health insurance examinations at the Central Highlands Regional General Hospital.

Many social insurance and health insurance benefits increase from July 2026

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A series of new policies on social insurance and health insurance will be applied from July 1, 2026, bringing many changes in maternity benefits, contribution levels and benefit levels for employees.

13-year-old child discovers concave breast deformities after experiencing shortness of breath and chest pain

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Shortness of breath, chest tightness, a 13-year-old boy in Thanh Hoa was found to have severe congenital pectoral depression.

Proactively vaccinate against rabies, support tightening management of dogs and cats

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Can Tho - From the risk of rabies and proactive vaccination, people highly support the new regulations on management of pets.

50 years keeping the pulse of life on the city named after Uncle Ho

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Ho Chi Minh City - On the 50-year journey of development, healthcare has always been one of the pillars contributing to building a modern and livable city named after Uncle Ho.