Medical

Two farmers in Phu Tho suffer heat shock due to working in hot sun

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Phu Tho - Provincial General Hospital continuously receives 2 cases of heat shock, both working in the fields in hot weather.

Ministry of Health requests strict isolation for suspected Ebola case

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The Ministry of Health has just issued new guidelines on diagnosis and treatment of diseases caused by the Ebola virus, replacing the old regulations from 2014.

Lam Dong proposes more than 209 billion VND to upgrade border health stations

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Lam Dong proposes that the Ministry of Health allocate more than 209 billion VND to build new and upgrade health stations in the land border and sea and island areas.

Ho Chi Minh City accelerates universal health check-ups

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Ho Chi Minh City - The city's health sector will design 3 examination packages suitable for the health characteristics of each age group, based on the professional guidance of the Ministry of Health.

Concerns about attracting good doctors to the border region

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Despite many preferential policies, Lang Son still finds it difficult to attract good doctors to work at public health facilities.

Doctors are only allowed to announce and reveal the gender of the fetus when?

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The Ministry of Health has just issued Circular No. 11/2026/TT-BYT stipulating the list of diseases that are notified and reveal the gender of the fetus for diagnosis and treatment.

Health sector trade union accompanies workers

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Hue - The Health Sector Trade Union launched Workers' Month, deploying a movement to care for health and working conditions for workers.

Successfully resuscitated a 14-year-old teenager with severe diabetes complications

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Khanh Hoa - Khanh Hoa General Hospital has just successfully rescued a 14-year-old teenager who was hospitalized in critical condition due to complications of diabetic ketoacidosis.

Ministry of Health increases surveillance ahead of Ebola warning

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World Health Organization (WHO) urgently warns internationally about the Ebola epidemic in Africa, Vietnamese Ministry of Health strengthens surveillance.

Basic salary increases to 2.53 million VND, highest doctor salary exceeds 20 million VND/month

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From July 1, 2026, the base salary will increase to 2.53 million VND/month, the highest salary of doctors may exceed 20 million VND/month excluding allowances.

Early detection of congenital hand and foot deformities, avoiding motor effects in children

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Ho Chi Minh City - Congenital hand and foot deformities not only affect aesthetics but also directly affect children's mobility, living ability, and long-term development.

Enjoy 100% of health insurance benefits when performing international obligations

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International commuters are paid 100% of the medical examination and treatment costs according to regulations by the health insurance fund (HI).

Sailor dies after experiencing signs of decompression and taken ashore for emergency treatment

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Lam Dong - A crew member experienced signs of decompression sickness while fishing at sea, was taken to the port by a fishing boat for emergency treatment but did not survive.

Difficulty swallowing, prolonged phlegm may warn of esophageal tumors

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HCMC - Esophageal tumors can silently progress with signs of prolonged swallowing obstruction that many people easily overlook.

Ho Chi Minh City gateway hospital promotes capacity, becoming a "medical shield

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Many regional hospitals at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City are being comprehensively upgraded, helping people conveniently get medical examination and treatment near home and contributing to reducing the burden on upper levels.

AI enters blood pressure care: Kolia officially launched

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OSP Group officially launches Kolia - AI assistant application to support blood pressure monitoring.

31 people in Hung Yen suspected of poisoning after eating duck blood pudding

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Hung Yen - 31 people in 3 communes suspected of food poisoning, had to be hospitalized for treatment after eating duck blood soup bought from two business establishments.

Ca Mau simultaneously conducts periodic health checks for people

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On May 15, Ca Mau launched a program to provide free health check-ups and screenings for people in the area, aiming to manage the health of the entire population.

Doctors recommend ways to prevent digestive disorders for children in hot weather

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High temperatures make food easily spoiled and deteriorated if not properly preserved, thereby increasing the risk of digestive disorders in children during hot weather.

A company recalled and destroyed 511 cosmetic products

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) requested the suspension of circulation, recall and destruction of 511 cosmetic products manufactured by Viet Huong Cosmetics Co., Ltd. nationwide.