Medical

The health sector enters a phase of accelerating digital transformation

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The health sector is entering a phase of accelerating digital transformation, with many technological solutions being strongly implemented to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment, optimize management and bring a more convenient experience to people.

Warning of the risk of hand, foot and mouth disease in children, especially during holidays

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During holidays, children are easily exposed to crowds, so the risk of hand, foot and mouth disease spread increases. Parents need to proactively prevent it to protect children's health.

Injury emergency model helps significantly reduce referrals and increase life-saving cases

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On April 29, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that the regional level injury emergency model helps reduce the burden on the upper level, increasing the chances of survival for patients.

Timely surgery saves patient with horsetail cluster syndrome due to scaffolding fall

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Vinh Long - A workplace accident caused severe spinal injury, the patient underwent emergency surgery to avoid the risk of paralysis of both legs and prolonged spinal muscular disorder.

Establish an investigation team into the case of 46 elementary school students hospitalized in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - 46 cases with suspected food poisoning symptoms at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School came for examination and treatment at medical facilities.

Arranging a streamlined health system, completing the organizational structure of commune-level health stations

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The Prime Minister requested to streamline the health system, ensure linkages between professional levels and complete the organizational structure of commune-level health stations.

Hanoi prolonged humidity, doctors point out groups of people susceptible to respiratory diseases

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Hanoi - The humid winter-spring weather, drizzle creates conditions for bacteria and mold to develop, experts point out the group prone to the disease.

Humid weather at the beginning of the year poses a risk of respiratory disease outbreaks

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Humid weather, heavy rain, high humidity and crowded festival activities increase the risk of respiratory diseases, especially in groups with weak resistance.

Successful lung transplant, saving a patient in the early morning of the 7th day of Tet

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In less than 2 months of the end of 2025, the Central Lung Hospital successfully performed 5 lung transplants.

Doctor guides drowning victims through video call

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Khanh Hoa - Doctors have guided remote cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) via video call to people at the scene of a drowning incident.

Night-long race to transplant heart to save pediatric patients with end-stage heart failure

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Ho Chi Minh City - A heart transplant was urgently deployed overnight, promptly saving an 11-year-old child with end-stage heart failure.

Two nurses donate blood to save critically ill pregnant woman

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Quang Tri - Two nurses at Quang Ninh Regional General Hospital donated blood to save a woman with ectopic pregnancy.

Morning in the Mekong Delta 24. 2: Good news for cancer patients in the Mekong Delta region

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Morning in the Mekong Delta 24. 2: Mekong Delta tourism flourishes during the Binh Ngo Tet 2026; At the end of March, Can Tho puts into operation a modern radiation therapy system;...

Thanh Hoa Department of Health informs about the case of 10 people poisoned after eating ornamental caviar

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Thanh Hoa - Regarding the incident, 10 people were poisoned after eating ornamental caviar, the Department of Health has officially reported on the incident.

8 lives revived from a noble gesture

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The overnight multi-organ donation at Bach Mai Hospital has revived 8 lives, writing about fates that seemed to be over.

Domestic accidents increase by more than 100% in 9 Tet days at Cho Ray Hospital

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On February 23, Cho Ray Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City said that during the 9 days of the Binh Ngo Lunar New Year holiday 2026, the hospital provided emergency care for about 273 cases per day.

Attracting doctors, Khanh Hoa proposes to support a maximum of 500 million VND

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Khanh Hoa - The draft Resolution stipulating policies to attract and treat health human resources in the 2026-2030 period of the province is being widely consulted.

Tet of doctors and nurses on duty at the Emergency Department

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Can Tho - At the Emergency Department, Can Tho Central General Hospital, Tet for doctors and nurses is a moment of racing against time to take care of patients' health.

Loss of the Y chromosome in older men may be related to many dangerous diseases

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Recent studies have shown that loss of the Y chromosome in older men may be related to a series of serious medical conditions.

Weight loss after Tet, be careful with detox and fasting measures

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Many people choose detox and fasting to lose weight after Tet. Doctors recommend safe weight loss methods that control blood sugar, protect the liver and long-term health.