Medical

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.

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.

Hand, foot and mouth complex, EV71 strain increases in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The number of severe hand, foot and mouth disease cases is higher than the same period in 2025 with EV71 strain accounting for about 50%.

Rescuing a 7-year-old boy with meningococcal disease in Ho Chi Minh City

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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully treated a critical meningococcal patient.

Emergency care, examination of 316,870 patients during the holidays, the workload of doctors and nurses increases

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During the holidays, medical facilities examined and provided emergency care for 316,870 patients; hospitalized for inpatient treatment for 91,749 cases.

From free screening to changing people's health care habits

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The free health screening program in Ho Chi Minh City helps to detect many underlying diseases early, opening up a more accessible and effective healthcare approach to the people.

Air ambulance takes 2 patients from island to mainland for treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - In bad weather conditions, air ambulances promptly brought 2 patients from Truong Sa Lon island to the mainland for treatment.

Air ambulance takes 2 patients from Truong Sa to the mainland

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On May 3, Military Hospital 175 HCMC said that the air medical force had rescued a helicopter to promptly bring 2 patients to the mainland for treatment.

Ministry of Health proposes 24/7 supervision, tightening management of people who are required to receive medical treatment

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The number of people required for compulsory treatment is increasing, there are many inadequacies in management, the Ministry of Health proposes applying a 3-layer door system, 24/24 surveillance cameras at treatment facilities.

Khanh Hoa strives for 90% of couples to have premarital health check-ups

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Khanh Hoa is promoting the prenatal and neonatal screening, diagnosis, and treatment program for the period 2026–2030.

Examination and emergency care for more than 171 thousand patients during the April 30 - May 1 holiday

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During the 2 holidays, medical examination and treatment facilities examined and provided emergency care for 171,501 patients; 59,410 people were hospitalized for inpatient treatment.

Doctors recommend ways to control chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, avoid hospitalization

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To limit the risk of hospitalization due to acute episodes of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, doctors offer many recommendations in disease control.

Vietnamese organ transplantation sets a miracle, opening up hope for survival

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From the first organ transplants to a series of new achievements being established, the field of organ transplantation in Vietnam is showing a strong shift in professional qualifications, technical mastery capacity and inter-hospital coordination capabilities. Successive miracles not only ignite hope for survival for many patients but also open up new prospects for domestic medicine.