Medical

Successful surgery to remove giant ovarian tumor for female patient

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Quang Tri - A giant ovarian tumor was successfully removed by doctors at Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital for a 59-year-old female patient.

Dien Bien transfers health stations to commune-level People's Committees for management

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Dien Bien - The Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decision on dissolving a number of health stations and transferring health stations under the Department of Health to the commune-level People's Committee for management.

On the first day of applying the new health insurance policy, eye patients reduce medical examination and treatment costs

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From July 1, 2026, the new health insurance policy expanding out-of-zone medical examination and treatment benefits has brought practical benefits to people.

New health insurance policy creates more treatment opportunities for patients

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On the first day of implementing the new HI policy, many patients coming to Hanoi Eye Hospital were guided to enjoy the right to medical examination and treatment outside the tuyến.

New maternity regime expands workers' rights from July 1st

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The maternity regime taking effect from July 1 expands the rights to leave time, allowances and postpartum support for employees, contributing to improving social security.

From July 1, 2026, outpatients outside the tuyến will be paid additional benefits by health insurance

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Expanded health insurance benefits from July 1, 2026, people who have outpatient examinations outside the tuyến at some medical facilities will be supported by the health insurance fund to pay additional costs.

Lam Dong accelerates free health check-up campaign for all people

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Lam Dong - The free health check-up campaign is entering its peak period, but the participation rate of many groups is still low.

Exercising too much, male patient over 40 years old had to have an emergency stent

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Hanoi - Male patient over 40 years old hospitalized for emergency treatment, had to have a stent inserted after exercising too much, causing damage to the upper tràng mạc artery.

Adding confidence to vitiligo patients from the free examination program

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The free examination program for vitiligo patients organized by the Central Dermatology Hospital has brought opportunities for examination and added motivation for patients.

White fluctuations have a major impact on patients' psychology

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Ho Chi Minh City - vitiligo usually does not affect health or life. However, the disease greatly affects the psychology and quality of life of patients.

Patients reduce the burden of costs thanks to health insurance paying 50% for out-of-zone examinations

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From July 1st, outpatients who are out of line will be paid 50% of the cost by health insurance, contributing to reducing the financial burden for patients.

The journey of healing becomes more arduous on peak hot days

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In harsh weather, many patients and their families have to brace themselves against the heat at the hospital and rented rooms throughout the treatment process.

Dong Nai deploys biometric identification when registering for medical examination

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Dong Nai - Dong Nai General Hospital deploys biometric identification system to serve medical examination registration.

Ho Chi Minh City will pilot home health insurance medical examination and treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - Elderly people, people with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, and people with difficulty walking can soon receive health insurance medical examination and treatment right at home.

Removing obstacles in mobile medical examination and treatment for vulnerable people

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Removing legal barriers to mobile medical examination and treatment activities has become an urgent requirement to ensure the right to access healthcare for all people.

Which central hospitals pay 50% of health insurance out of line from July 1. 2026

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From July 1, 2026, when examining and treating outpatients at the hospitals below, health insurance participants will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the health insurance fund.

Thinking it was a common uterine fibroid, doctors were surprised when opening the abdominal cavity

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Thinking it was a normal uterine fibroid removal case, the surgical team had to change their strategy right on the operating table when they discovered the tumor strayed to an unexpected location.

Electronic medical records pave the way for smart hospitals in Vietnam

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Da Nang - Electronic medical records are not just about abandoning paper records, but a foundation for the health sector to apply artificial intelligence and build smart hospitals.

Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital supports a 720-gram baby girl of a Singaporean tourist

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Da Nang - Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has nurtured a premature baby girl born at week 27 of pregnancy, weighing 720 grams, who is the child of a Singaporean tourist couple.

More than 100 children receive free health check-ups in Phuc Hoa commune, Cao Bang

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Cao Bang - Free health check-ups for hundreds of children under 6 years old.