Medical

Transferring and appointing leaders of 2 hospitals in the eastern region of Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - The Department of Health announced the decision to appoint leaders of Ba Ria General Hospital and Ba Ria - Vung Tau Eye Hospital.

Be careful with prolonged hoarseness, swallowing stuck

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Can Tho - Patients who are being treated for lung diseases, if symptoms of prolonged hoarseness and choking swallowing appear, should go to a medical facility immediately.

Poor workers receive free periodic health check-ups

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Ho Chi Minh City's universal health check-up program is creating opportunities for the poor and vulnerable to have free health check-ups.

Ho Chi Minh City accelerates universal health check-ups, prioritizing freelance workers

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In the 150-day peak campaign, Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes free health check-ups for freelance workers, the elderly and vulnerable groups.

Ho Chi Minh City proposes 100% health insurance contribution support for people aged 60 to under 65

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Ho Chi Minh City is proposing to expand the policy of supporting 100% of health insurance contributions for people from 60 to under 65 years old.

Reviewing school meals after suspected poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - After the suspected poisoning incident at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School, some schools temporarily stopped semi-boarding meals. The incident raises the requirement to tighten school food safety.

Can cause death, how is the Hanta virus transmitted and incubated

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Below is information about the Hanta virus that you should pay attention to.

Poor diabetes control, increased risk of kidney complications

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Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, eating reasonably and having regular health check-ups are important factors to help protect kidney function and prevent complications.

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.

Bringing techniques to grassroots healthcare, reducing risks for patients

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Over the past time, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has regularly implemented training and technology transfer to lower-level hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City and southern provinces.

Expanding satellite hospitals, providing high-quality treatment right in the locality

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The Ministry of Health has just approved the Satellite Hospital Project for the period 2026 - 2030, with the goal of developing at least 200 hospitals nationwide, bringing high-quality services closer to people, especially remote and isolated areas.

A dog suspected of being rabid bites many people in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - A dog with suspected rabies bite many people in Phuoc Hoi ward and then ran away.

Changes to regulations on licensing medical examination and treatment from July 1st

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From July 1, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee is decentralized in authority to carry out administrative procedures for issuing medical examination and treatment practice licenses.

5-year-old boy loses 2 fingers while playing with homemade electric bike

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A 5-year-old boy had his hand caught in a homemade electric wheel, severed 2 fingers; severe injuries, unable to replant.

Ministry of National Defense revokes 2 medical examination and treatment practice licenses

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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2132/QD-BQP revoking 2 practicing licenses (practicing certificates) for medical examination and treatment of individuals.

Ministry of National Defense revokes 8 Medical examination and treatment operating licenses

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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2131/QD-BQP revoking 8 Medical Examination and Treatment Operation Licenses of medical examination and treatment facilities.