Medical

50 years of smoking, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease worsens because of not quitting smoking

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Despite being diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, a male patient still maintains the habit of smoking - the leading factor causing lung damage.

Antibiotic resistance: When the drug is no longer effective, patients face the risk of death

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Antibiotic resistance is causing many drugs to lose their effectiveness, pushing patients into prolonged and costly treatment.

Ministry of Health proposes to amend and supplement more job positions at health stations

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The Ministry of Health proposes to amend and supplement job positions and the number of people working at the Health Station.

Long-term leverage, creating a boost to improve birth rates

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In the context of rapidly aging population, the Ministry of Health proposes financial support to encourage having enough 2 children, creating a boost for the plummeting birth rate.

How does eating too much for 48 hours affect the intestines?

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Only after 48 hours of excessive eating, the digestive system can be disrupted, causing inflammation, bacterial imbalance and affecting both physically and mentally.

Warning about traffic accidents and disturbances caused by alcohol and beer abuse in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Accidents caused by drunk drivers dragging motorbikes, many fights after drinking sessions are a warning bell about alcohol and beer abuse.

Lunar New Year, the number of emergency cases due to traffic accidents in Can Tho decreases

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Can Tho - Lunar New Year 2026, the number of patients coming for examination and emergency care in accidents increased compared to 2025, but the number of traffic accidents decreased.

Arranging a streamlined health system, completing the organizational structure of commune-level health stations

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The Prime Minister requested to streamline the health system, ensure linkages between professional levels and complete the organizational structure of commune-level health stations.

Hanoi prolonged humidity, doctors point out groups of people susceptible to respiratory diseases

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Hanoi - The humid winter-spring weather, drizzle creates conditions for bacteria and mold to develop, experts point out the group prone to the disease.

Humid weather at the beginning of the year poses a risk of respiratory disease outbreaks

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Humid weather, heavy rain, high humidity and crowded festival activities increase the risk of respiratory diseases, especially in groups with weak resistance.

Successful lung transplant, saving a patient in the early morning of the 7th day of Tet

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In less than 2 months of the end of 2025, the Central Lung Hospital successfully performed 5 lung transplants.

Doctor guides drowning victims through video call

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Khanh Hoa - Doctors have guided remote cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) via video call to people at the scene of a drowning incident.

Night-long race to transplant heart to save pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure

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Ho Chi Minh City - A heart transplant was urgently deployed overnight, promptly saving an 11-year-old child with end-stage heart failure.

Two nurses donate blood to save critically ill pregnant woman

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Quang Tri - Two nurses at Quang Ninh Regional General Hospital donated blood to save a woman with ectopic pregnancy.

Morning in the Mekong Delta 24. 2: Good news for cancer patients in the Mekong Delta region

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Morning in the Mekong Delta 24. 2: Mekong Delta tourism flourishes during the Binh Ngo Tet 2026; At the end of March, Can Tho puts into operation a modern radiation therapy system;...

Thanh Hoa Department of Health informs about the case of 10 people poisoned after eating ornamental caviar

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Thanh Hoa - Regarding the incident, 10 people were poisoned after eating ornamental caviar, the Department of Health has officially reported on the incident.

8 lives revived from a noble gesture

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The overnight multi-organ donation at Bach Mai Hospital has revived 8 lives, writing about fates that seemed to be over.

Domestic accidents increase by more than 100% in 9 Tet days at Cho Ray Hospital

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On February 23, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City said that during the 9 days of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year holiday 2026, the hospital provided emergency care for about 273 cases per day.

Attracting doctors, Khanh Hoa proposes to support a maximum of 500 million VND

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Khanh Hoa - The draft Resolution stipulating policies to attract and treat health human resources in the 2026-2030 period of the province is being widely consulted.

Tet of doctors and nurses on duty at the Emergency Department

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Can Tho - At the Emergency Department, Can Tho Central General Hospital, Tet for doctors and nurses is a moment of racing against time to take care of patients' health.