Medical
When health insurance cards are less "sluggish" due to irregularities
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From July 1, 2026, a notable change in health insurance (HI) policy officially takes effect: People who go for outpatient examinations outside the tuyến at some qualified medical facilities will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the HI fund for many diseases and groups of diseases that were previously not covered.
Medical tourism opens up directions to attract international visitors to Da Nang
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Da Nang - Medical tourism is considered a strategic segment, where hospitals, hotels, travel and health recovery services create new value.
Outpatient examination places covered by 50% health insurance
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From July 1, 2026, people participating in health insurance who self-go for outpatient examinations outside the line can be paid 50% of the benefit level, but not all medical examination and treatment facilities apply it.
Patient with bladder cancer gets a new bladder shaped from the intestine
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Hanoi - After bladder removal due to cancer, a male patient over 60 years old was given a new bladder by doctors from a segment of the intestine.
Severe headache, man discovers cerebral vascular deformity rupture
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Doctors said that cerebral vascular malformations often progress silently, and the disease is only detected when blood vessels rupture or through periodic health check-ups.
Temporarily suspend recruitment of 738 health sector officials in Lam Dong
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Lam Dong - The health sector temporarily suspends the recruitment of 738 public employees at public health facilities to wait for competent authorities to assign staff in 2026.
Doctors warn of the risk of arrhythmia when playing pickleball due to prolonged effort
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Doctors warn that prolonged strenuousness when playing pickleball can increase the risk of arrhythmia, especially in people with underlying diseases.
33 hospitals in Vietnam exchange management experience with French experts
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Hanoi - Senior leaders of 33 hospitals attended the Workshop to exchange experiences with French experts in the field of health management and hospital administration.
23rd successful heart transplant in Hue
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The last heart transplant patient in 6 organ recipients from brain-dead donors in Hue has recovered stably and been discharged from the hospital.
Stepping on a nail while working, a man was hospitalized for emergency treatment due to tetanus
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A male worker unfortunately stepped on a nail on the construction site. Due to not being vaccinated against tetanus in time, after 11 days, the patient had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.
Rabies prevention, Can Tho manages over 90% of dog and cat households
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Can Tho - To prevent and control rabies, the city (TP) is implementing a series of solutions, aiming to manage over 90% of households raising dogs and cats.
Doctors show how to protect eyes in hot sunny days
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Prolonged heat and high UV intensity not only affect the skin but also increase the risk of eye diseases.
Proposal to abolish referral letters for some patients, still enjoy 100% health insurance
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The Ministry of Health speaks out about the proposal to exempt referral papers for some groups of subjects when conducting in-depth medical examination and treatment.
Warning about knowledge gaps about HPV virus in men
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Not only women, experts warn that men may also face health risks related to the HPV virus.
Progress of the nearly 1,800 billion VND hospital project in Tuyen Quang
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Tuyen Quang - Workers and equipment are being mobilized to accelerate the progress of the Tuyen Quang Provincial General Hospital Project.
Vietnam's cardiovascular system accelerates into the era of AI and precision medicine
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The new era of cardiology is led by artificial intelligence, precision medicine and advanced technologies, creating breakthroughs in diagnosis and treatment.
9 people hospitalized after eating blood pudding at a restaurant in Hung Yen
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Hung Yen - After eating blood pudding at a restaurant, 9 people developed symptoms of abdominal pain, fever, vomiting and diarrhea, and had to be hospitalized for treatment.
Brain hemorrhage after drinking, doctors warn of the harmful effects of alcohol and high blood pressure
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According to doctors, high blood pressure, cerebral vascular malformations, alcohol abuse, overweight and obesity... are factors that increase the risk of cerebral hemorrhage.
Chickenpox case with many severe complications, requiring intensive resuscitation
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Can Tho - The hospital successfully treated a case of chickenpox with many severe complications such as severe pneumonia, hepatitis, and blood clotting disorders.
Morning in the Mekong Delta 20.6: Officially operating the modern accelerated radiation therapy system in Can Tho
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Morning in the Mekong Delta 20.6: Officially operating the accelerated radiation therapy system in Can Tho; Detecting wanted subjects when receiving citizens returned by Cambodia;...
