Medical
Workers' worries about cancer treatment costs and expectations of changing health insurance policies
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Limited income makes many workers treating cancer always have to bear the burden of expenses. They hope that the health insurance policy will be expanded to have more access to treatment drugs.
Many important personnel changes in Nghe An health sector
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Nghe An - Many key personnel in the provincial health sector were appointed and transferred.
Close-up of the second facility of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals before the inauguration
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Ninh Binh - The construction unit is urgently completing the installation of equipment to be ready for the operation of Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals, Facility 2 in Ninh Binh.
Can Tho Department of Health informs the progress of purchasing radiotherapy machines for the Oncology Hospital
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Can Tho - The leader of the Department of Health said that they are urgently purchasing radiotherapy machines for Can Tho Oncology Hospital.
Air pollution threatens people's health
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The serious air pollution in Hanoi is making people extremely worried. The Ministry of Health said WHO identifies exposure to air pollutants as increasing the risk of acute respiratory diseases, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, asthma, cardiovascular disease and stroke. Air pollution can also damage the skin, eye diseases, affect the nervous system, immunity and mental health.
Increased elderly patients hospitalized for myocardial infarction in sudden cold weather
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Sudden cold weather causes the number of myocardial infarctions in the elderly to increase. Many patients were hospitalized with severe chest pain, impaired heart function...
A series of expensive cancer drugs are added to the list of health insurance drugs
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Expensive cancer drugs, inventive drugs and 457 drugs coming to the commune level will be included in the health insurance list from 2026.
Studying as a resident is deeper, more difficult than many master's degrees
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The medical industry must be considered a special training industry because the subjects are human; there needs to be a treatment policy equivalent to the time spent studying as a resident physician, specialist...
Patients rate hospitals, feedback data is changing the health system
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Ho Chi Minh City is improving the quality of medical examination and treatment services with many options, the fact that patients rate hospitals shows the objectivity of the health system.
Resident doctors work without pay, tuition fee 65 million VND/year
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Although resident doctors are trained according to the highest clinical practice standards of the Vietnamese health system, treatment policies are not commensurate.
Ministry of Health updates list of health insurance drugs, the biggest update in 8 years
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Based on the current list, the Ministry of Health has reviewed 1,037 active ingredients specified in Circular 20 on the list of health insurance drugs.
23-week-old newborn escaped critical condition after nearly 100 days of active treatment
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HCMC - On November 28, Hung Vuong Hospital announced that it had successfully raised a 23-week-old extremely premature baby.
Comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is in line with the global trend
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Experts affirmed that the current global trend is to completely ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.
Why is a resident doctor not yet recognized as a master's degree?
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Many opinions disagree when the Ministry of Education and Training believes that the inpatient and specialist doctor program is "training - practice", not granting degrees like a master's or doctorate.
People with underlying diseases struggle with influenza A, doctors speak out to warn
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In recent weeks, many people with underlying influenza A infections have had to be hospitalized in serious condition, with symptoms of chest pain, purple, shortness of breath, sudden fatigue...
Nearly 80 workers and students hospitalized due to suspected food poisoning
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On November 27, medical facilities in Ho Chi Minh City recorded about 80 cases of workers and students hospitalized in suspected food poisoning.
Hung Yen temporarily suspends and revokes licenses of 2 clinics to ensure patient safety
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Hung Yen - On November 27, the Department of Health issued an important notice on the temporary suspension of health examination activities and revocation of licenses for 2 medical facilities in the area.
5 exercises recommended for the elderly
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Knee pain is a common condition in the elderly, but appropriate knee exercises can help restore health and stability.
The weather turns cold, Hanoians postpone exercise to avoid respiratory diseases
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Hanoi - To adapt to winter weather, many people have proactively postponed exercise or switched to light exercise indoors to protect their health.
Warning of stroke causing memory disturbances and risk of mental decline
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Stroke can cause people with memory disorders and face the risk of mental decline. Doctors recommend early recovery to improve memory.
