Medical
Health insurance medical examination and treatment costs in the first quarter increased by 152 billion VND in Vinh Long
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Vinh Long - Health insurance medical examination and treatment costs in the first quarter of 2026 increased by more than 152 billion VND despite the number of visits decreasing by 56,574, posing a requirement to effectively control the health insurance fund.
Ho Chi Minh City is a medical bright spot for foreigners when they need medical examination and treatment
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Ho Chi Minh City - With the development of Ho Chi Minh City's healthcare, in recent years, many foreigners and overseas Vietnamese have come to many hospitals in the city for examination and treatment.
Screen viewing habits when eating can be harmful to the intestines
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The habit of using a screen during meals reduces the ability to eat concentratedly, thereby affecting gut health and the digestive system.
Warning about the anti-scientific detox trend on social networks
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Fasting, drinking high-dose lemonade or coffee beans are being praised as detoxifying "panaceas", but they pose many health risks.
Stray dogs without muzzles in parks raise concerns about rabies risk
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Hanoi - In the hot season, rabies is increasing, many people still lead dogs without muzzles, freely straying in parks, posing many dangers.
Navy promptly rescues Nghe An fishermen in distress at sea
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Nghe An - Officers and soldiers of Naval Region 1 promptly supported a fisherman who had a labor accident while fishing at sea.
Fierce dog suspected of rabies bites 6 people in Nghe An
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Nghe An - A ferocious dog with suspected rabies symptoms rushed out into the street to attack many people in Quynh Anh commune, injuring 6 people.
Free periodic health check-ups - practical social security
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The Prime Minister requested to prepare resources to implement periodic health check-ups and free screening for the whole population from this year; students will be examined right at the beginning of the school year. The goal by the end of 2026 is for the whole population to have free health check-ups at least once and establish an electronic health record.
14-year-old boy in critical condition due to rabies after 6 months of being bitten by dog
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14-year-old boy in Thai Nguyen in critical condition after 6 months of being bitten by dog but not vaccinated against rabies.
Many large hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City are being expanded to reduce overload
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Ho Chi Minh City is expanding more medical facilities to reduce the burden on end-line hospitals and improve the quality of medical examination and treatment.
15 more pairs waiting for kidney transplants in the Mekong Delta
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In the Mekong Delta, there are currently 15 pairs waiting for kidney transplants at Can Tho Central General Hospital.
22-year-old pregnant woman saved from the blood of doctors
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Dien Bien - A 22-year-old pregnant woman was saved thanks to timely blood from doctors and nurses of Tuan Giao Medical Center.
Breast and cervical cancer screening can be covered by health insurance
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Ho Chi Minh City - For the first time, breast and cervical cancer screening services are oriented to be included in the health insurance list in the 2028-2030 period.
Deputy Minister of Health visits 2-year-old boy in domestic violence case in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - On May 8, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc visited a 2-year-old boy in the abuse case in Hoa Hiep commune.
The health station is no longer empty of patients
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The General Clinic of Hanoi Medical University Hospital - Vinh Hung facility goes into operation to bring high-quality medical services closer to the people.
Gia Lai saves worker infected with "human-eating" bacteria Whitmore
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Gia Lai - A worker infected with the "flesh-eating" bacteria Whitmore with many severe complications was saved by doctors after intensive treatment.
Many people poisoned by eating cicadas and forest mushrooms: Ministry of Health requests urgent verification and investigation
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9 people in Quang Tri suspected of poisoning after eating cicadas, while 6 people in Son La suspected of food poisoning due to eating wild mushrooms. Some cases have died.
Reasons for not concluding the suspected poisoning case at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School
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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety has just announced the initial investigation results of the suspected poisoning case at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School.
Proposal for 6 levels of professional preferential allowances for public health officials
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Propose 6 levels of professional preferential allowances for public health officials depending on the nature of the job and the level of hazard and danger of each position.
Distinguish between allergies and asthma to protect respiratory health
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Allergies and asthma often appear together but have distinct identifying characteristics that you need to pay attention to.
