Medical

Emergency, critical illnesses are still required to complete referral procedures

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Many emergency patients, suffering from dangerous diseases, although exempted from referral letters, are still required to complete referral procedures.

Merging a regional medical center into Binh Duong General Hospital

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has decided to merge the Bac Tan Uyen Regional Medical Center into Binh Duong General Hospital under the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health.

5 victims of the restaurant fire in Ho Chi Minh City are being actively resuscitated at Cho Ray Hospital

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5 victims severely burned in the restaurant fire on Ngo Duc Ke street, Binh Thanh ward, Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of July 11, are currently being actively treated at Cho Ray Hospital.

The Ministry of Health has consolidated the heads of 11/11 higher education institutions directly under the Ministry

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On July 13, the Minister of Health announced the decision to appoint the Rector of Hanoi Medical University for Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Tu.

Da Nang receives 21 suspected food poisoning cases after meals at company canteen

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Da Nang - After having a meal at the company's canteen, 21 cases had to be hospitalized with symptoms suspected of food poisoning.

To limit increased nearsightedness in children, doctors recommend that parents pay attention to these things

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According to doctors, the excessive use of electronic devices and little outdoor activity are the reasons why children have increased nearsightedness.

Doctors guide parents to properly enjoy health insurance benefits when taking children for examination

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From July 1, 2026, in order for children to fully enjoy their rights when coming for examination, parents need to clearly understand the cases that are paid by the health insurance fund according to regulations.

Proposal for health insurance to pay an additional PET/CT scan price of 25 million VND/time

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The Ministry of Health proposes to expand health insurance payments for PET/CT scans and many modern cancer tests.

Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility completes appraisal before opening day

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After completing the appraisal of the Ministry of Health, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital Ninh Binh facility has met the conditions for issuing an Operating License, officially operating from July 9, 2026.

Headache for many months, brain aneurysm sac discovered more than 5 mm

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A 50-year-old woman in Hanoi discovered a brain aneurysm with a high risk of rupture after months of suffering headaches and dizziness.

From July 1, people participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years will have their co-payment exemption limit increased

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When the base salary increases from July 1, 2026, the benefits of people participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years also change.

Increase opportunities for early detection and timely treatment of psychological diseases for children

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Ho Chi Minh City - The health sector's inclusion of psychological assessment content in the routine health check-up process is a practical step forward, helping to detect and treat children early.

Dengue fever increases 4 times in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The number of dengue fever cases has increased 4 times compared to the same period in 2025, doctors recommend proactively preventing the disease with vaccines.

Gia Lai strongly handles dirty food

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Gia Lai requests strong handling, even criminal prosecution of establishments producing and trading in dirty food, in order to deter and protect people's health and maintain safety for local tourism.

More than 160 children receive free examination and surgery for cleft lip and palate defects

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More than 160 children were screened and given free surgery for cleft lip and palate defects in a humanitarian program at E Hospital.

Several-month-old baby in critical condition due to hand, foot and mouth disease

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The situation of hand, foot and mouth disease at Can Tho City Children's Hospital, a final-line pediatric hospital in the Mekong Delta region (Mekong Delta), continues to record complicated developments, including many severe cases a few months old.

New maternity regime when giving birth to the second child from July 1, 2026

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From July 1, 2026, new regulations on maternity benefits when giving birth to a second child officially take effect, with many benefits for employees.

Delayed pregnancy increases, doctors warn of risks to mother and fetus

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The trend of late pregnancy is increasing, according to doctors, this may increase the risk of pregnancy complications if not closely monitored.

Eating chicken rice, a series of people hospitalized in Khanh Hoa: Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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Many people were hospitalized after eating chicken rice in Khanh Hoa. The Ministry of Health has requested an urgent investigation into the cause and traceability of related food.

Dengue fever increases, doctors analyze the problem of appropriate vaccination costs

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Can Tho - Dengue fever vaccine is a concern for people because of its high cost and unknown quantity. Doctors analyze the problem for people to consider.