Medical

Parents reflect inadequacies when taking vaccines at a health station in Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - A parent complained about taking his child to the commune health station to get Rota vaccine but being refused because he had not registered in advance...

Endoscopic surgery saves patient stabbed through chest and abdomen by wooden branch

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Khanh Hoa - A patient whose chest and abdomen were pierced by a wooden branch has been successfully treated by doctors with modern endoscopic surgery.

Borrowing health insurance cards for medical examination may be fined nearly 20 million VND

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From May 15, 2026, acts of lending cards to others or using other people's health insurance cards when going for medical examination and treatment may be fined nearly 20 million VND.

Increasing cases of rabies in the hot season, people proactively get vaccinated

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In the first months of 2026, the number of rabies cases increased in many localities, and many people actively went for vaccination to prevent the disease.

Warning of the risk of rabies from animal slaughtering and transportation activities

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Doctors warn of other sources of infection, increasing the risk of rabies.

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.

Loss of the Y chromosome in older men may be related to many dangerous diseases

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Recent studies have shown that loss of the Y chromosome in older men may be related to a series of serious medical conditions.

Weight loss after Tet, be careful with detox and fasting measures

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Many people choose detox and fasting to lose weight after Tet. Doctors recommend safe weight loss methods that control blood sugar, protect the liver and long-term health.

How to eat during Tet to help dialysis patients avoid complications?

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Tet feasts rich in protein and salt pose risks for dialysis patients. Doctors guide safe eating and drinking methods to limit complications at the beginning of the year.

Accompanying patients in difficult circumstances amidst the line of life and death

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During the arduous days of treatment at the hospital, many patients and their families received timely and dedicated support from the Social Work Department team.

Signs that liver patients need to see a doctor after Tet parties

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Drinking a lot of alcohol and beer continuously during Tet can cause serious liver damage, especially for people with underlying liver diseases.

Eating dragon fish eggs on the 3rd day of Tet, 13 people hospitalized

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Thanh Hoa - After eating dragon fish eggs, 13 people in a family in Ngoc Lien commune had to be hospitalized for monitoring and treatment due to suspected food poisoning.

Staying up all night keeping the rhythm of life and death at the Emergency Department of Cho Ray Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - Leaving behind the joy of reunion, doctors and nurses of the Emergency Department of Cho Ray Hospital stretched themselves all night, fighting for every beat for patients.

Cho Ray Hospital provides emergency care for many patients due to traffic accidents during Tet

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Ho Chi Minh City - During the Lunar New Year 2026, many cases were hospitalized for emergency treatment due to accidents caused by alcohol and beer, fights...

Alcohol and beer abuse during Tet, increased risk of cirrhosis and hepatitis

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During Tet days, alcohol consumption increases. Doctors warn that this habit increases the risk of cirrhosis, hepatitis and dangerous health complications.

Hospitals stretch themselves to provide emergency care, Tet duty pressure weighs heavily on medical staff

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5 days of Tet, more than 358,000 examinations and emergency visits. Many emergency departments are under pressure, especially at night.

Ministry of Health urgently directs after critical pufferfish poisoning incident in Quang Ninh

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After eating pufferfish, 2 people in Quang Ninh developed symptoms of numbness, shortness of breath and had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

5-day Tet holiday traffic accident: More than 18,000 people examined and received emergency care

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In the past 24 hours, the total number of examinations and emergency treatments suspected of being due to traffic accidents was 4,508 people; a total of 5 days of Tet holiday was 18,255 people.

White-shirted soldiers keep the rhythm of life during Tet days

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Quang Tri - In the midst of Spring reunion, "white shirt soldiers" of Vietnam - Cuba Dong Hoi Friendship Hospital are on duty 24/24 hours, silently keeping the lives of patients.

Emergency helicopters still operate 24/7 throughout Tet

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Ho Chi Minh City - Although it is the Lunar New Year holiday, the helicopter emergency team is still operating 24/7.