Medical
Ho Chi Minh City establishes inspection team for medical examination and treatment process in case of 1 death
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On June 8, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health decided to establish a comprehensive medical assessment team related to the case of patient death at Ba Ria General Hospital.
Hanoi's policy to support nearsightedness surgery attracts attention, doctors pay attention before treatment
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In the context of Hanoi preparing to implement a policy to support the cost of nearsightedness surgery for young people from July 1, 2026, doctors recommend some notes before treatment.
Rescuing a female patient stabbed multiple times in the neck in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - Binh Duong General Hospital has saved a patient who was stabbed multiple times in the neck and hospitalized in critical condition.
Warning about cervical spondylosis from shoulder and neck pain, prolonged hand numbness
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Ho Chi Minh City - Neck and shoulder pain, hand numbness, headache are common symptoms but are easily overlooked. These may be warning signs of cervical disc herniation.
Showing off organ donation cards, potential risks of personal data leakage
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Organ donation is a humanitarian gesture, but publicizing cards and registration codes on social networks may potentially reveal personal information.
Hanoi Chairman orders general inspection of slaughterhouses after the case of smuggling sick pigs into schools
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Hanoi - Chairman of the City People's Committee directs the Department of Agriculture and Environment to organize a general inspection, supervision, and control of slaughterhouses.
Lao Cai launches the "Digital Food Safety Map" System
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Lao Cai - April 2nd, the Department of Health organized a conference to launch and introduce the "Digital Food Safety Map" System (Lao Cai FoodSafe).
Hand, foot and mouth disease, dengue fever simultaneously increase at end-line hospitals in the Mekong Delta
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Can Tho - The final-level pediatric specialty hospital in the Mekong Delta recorded increased hand, foot and mouth disease and dengue fever in the first 3 months of the year.
Health insurance drugs are still lacking, flexible response to support patients
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Lack of health insurance (HI) drugs still occurs at some medical facilities, forcing some patients to buy drugs outside. However, flexible solutions from the new mechanism and the proactiveness of hospitals are opening up a way out, helping to minimize the cost burden for people.
The appearance of the 258 billion VND hospital in Lao Cai is gradually being completed
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Lao Cai - The Bao Yen Regional General Hospital project has taken on a new look, striving to reach the finish line in the third quarter of 2026.
Artists in patient clothes still sow hope with music
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In a patient's jacket, the artist still quietly brings the sound of the viola to the hospital, with gentle melodies becoming a source of encouragement, soothing the spirit of everyone.
Warning of an increasing trend of arrhythmia
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Ho Chi Minh City - With the increasing trend of cardiovascular disease, in addition to diseases well understood by the community such as high blood pressure, myocardial infarction... arrhythmia also increases.
Dissolving 3 regional health centers, Khanh Hoa promotes streamlining the grassroots health system
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Khanh Hoa - The locality has decided to dissolve 3 regional health centers and transfer all personnel, functions, and tasks to the grassroots level.
Artery stenosis is no longer a "leg amputation" when there is laser technology
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Ho Chi Minh City - Artery stenosis due to atherosclerosis is increasing, especially in the elderly and patients with many underlying diseases.
Sudden weather changes increase the risk of complications in people with heart failure
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Sudden weather changes can have adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, increasing the risk of complications in people with heart failure.
Do not be subjective about hand, foot and mouth disease
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There are diseases that keep repeating to the point that many people easily develop subjective psychology. Hand, foot and mouth disease is one of them. Still a common disease in young children, still familiar warnings about washing hands, cleaning toys, keeping the living environment clean. But this year, the figures just released by the Ministry of Health show that this is no longer a story that can be taken lightly.
Vinh Long doctor successfully performs endoscopic surgery for low bowel cancer
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Vinh Long - Provincial General Hospital successfully performed laparoscopic surgery on low bowel cancer, helping patients preserve their natural anus.
Children relapse with hand, foot and mouth disease after 3 weeks, doctors warn not to be subjective
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Doctors warn that children who have had hand, foot and mouth disease are still at risk of re-infection, parents need to pay special attention.
Tightening food post-inspection, school kitchens in the sights
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The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) proposed that localities strengthen post-inspection of food in 2026, focusing on school kitchens and functional foods.
Rescuing a critically ill child due to septic shock after drinking milk
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Khanh Hoa - A child with severe septic shock and multiple organ damage has just been saved by doctors at Khanh Hoa General Hospital after intensive treatment.
