Medical
Hand, foot and mouth disease appears in all communes and wards of Hanoi
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Hanoi - Hand, foot and mouth disease has appeared in 126 communes and wards with 24 outbreaks, of which up to 21 outbreaks broke out in preschool and kindergarten educational institutions.
Hanoi has more hospitals "saying no" to fees outside of health insurance when dialysis
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Hanoi has more private hospitals implementing "zero-dong" dialysis, patients are paid 100% by health insurance.
Increasing infectious diseases, parents proactively prevent diseases for their children
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Many infectious diseases such as RSV, hand, foot and mouth disease... are on the rise, causing parents to worry when children go to class or play in crowded places.
Ministry of Health urgently directs when hand, foot and mouth disease cases increase 5 times
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Hand, foot and mouth disease is showing signs of strongly increasing again when in just nearly 3 months of 2026, the whole country recorded more than 25,000 cases. The Southern region continues to be a hotspot, accounting for nearly 72% of the total number of cases.
Medical examination and treatment costs are covered by health insurance
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Many people have health insurance but are still not clear what fees are paid when seeking medical examination and treatment.
Neurological zones contain many dangerous complications in the elderly
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Neurological zones are common in the elderly, especially those with underlying diseases or immunodeficiency.
Firecracker explodes in an instant, robbing a teenage man's hand
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The firecracker exploded in an instant, causing the 15-year-old teenager to face the risk of permanently losing his left hand, leaving behind irreversible heavy consequences.
Toxic food wrap, a risk right on the meal table every day
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Food wrap, which seems harmless, can become a source of health risks if contaminated, produced illegally and uncontrolled.
Hanoi people are happy to take their children for free Rota vaccine
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Hanoi - The inclusion of Rota vaccine in the Expanded Program from the beginning of 2026 has made many parents excited.
Resolution 72 and expectations for healthcare right from the health station
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Resolution 72 of the Politburo is expected to create fundamental changes for grassroots health, helping ward and commune health stations improve professional capacity.
Increased risk of stroke due to temperature difference
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The cold morning and hot noon weather causes blood vessels to dilate continuously, causing blood pressure to fluctuate sharply, increasing the risk of stroke.
Emergency in the night for swallowing a denture
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Dong Nai - A woman had to be taken to the emergency room at night for swallowing a denture. Doctors performed an endoscopy to remove the foreign object.
Mosquito cyst infection in the thigh and calf area of a patient in Quang Tri
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Quang Tri - The patient was admitted to the hospital in a state of prolonged pain, and X-rays revealed many scattered tapeworm cysts in the thigh and calf area.
Quang Ngai records children hospitalized for being bitten by stray dogs
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Quang Ngai - On average, every week, the Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital receives at least one child bitten by a dog hospitalized, with many cases of severe facial injuries.
First hospital in Vietnam to remove two polycystic kidneys, transplant kidney in one surgery
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HUE - Hue Central Hospital has just successfully performed a particularly complex surgery, marking a step forward in organ transplantation in Vietnam.
Swallowing a toothpick, a man almost punctures his duodenum
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Khanh Hoa - Khanh Hoa General Hospital receives a case of swallowing toothpicks causing serious injury.
Outpatient medicine distribution for over 30 days: Vietnam Social Security has new directions
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Vietnam Social Security said that the implementation of outpatient medicine dispensing for more than 30 days at some health insurance medical examination and treatment facilities is not uniform.
Taking medicine "to relieve headaches", 3 children hospitalized in a state of convulsions
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Quang Tri - 3 children residing in Huong Phung commune were hospitalized in a state of reduced consciousness, convulsions, and were diagnosed with sedating poisoning.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan: Comprehensive people's health care, from early, remote and right from the grassroots level
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The 14th National Congress of the Party took place from January 19-25, 2026. Reporters of Health and Life Newspaper exchanged with Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan about the implementation of Resolution 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025 of the Politburo, along with key solutions to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the health sector, strongly shifting from the "treatment" mindset to comprehensive health care according to the cycle of life, putting people at the center.
Does hot bath help relieve alcohol and eliminate alcohol
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Many people believe that bathing in hot water after drinking alcohol helps eliminate alcohol and wake up faster, is this a correct concept?
