Medical

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.

Blood reserves have dropped to low levels, Can Tho requires communes and wards to register at least 2 donations

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Can Tho - The Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation of the City (City) continues to issue documents to strengthen propaganda and mobilization of voluntary blood donation.

Many children hospitalized for hand, foot and mouth disease in Ho Chi Minh City

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Since the beginning of the year, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded about 31,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, many of which have to be hospitalized for monitoring and treatment.

Mustard oil massage helps improve bone and joint health in winter

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Mustard oil massage helps warm the body, improve circulation and reduce joint stiffness, supporting bones and joints to move more comfortably on cold days.

Increasing number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases in Ho Chi Minh City, doctors recommend prevention

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HCMC - The number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases in HCMC tends to increase. From the beginning of 2025 to now, the city has recorded about 31,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease.

Doctor informs about the health of a 36-week pregnant woman stabbed in Can Tho

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Can Tho - According to doctors, the health of the 36-week pregnant woman and her newborn baby is stable.

Baby born safely at flood shelter in Nha Trang

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Khanh Hoa - The medical team of the Provincial General Hospital has just successfully given birth to a pregnant woman at a temporary hotel in Nha Trang ward.

Gia Lai Health Sector simultaneously disinfects heavily flooded areas after floods

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Gia Lai - Immediately after the flood receded, the health sector sent forces to simultaneously spray chemicals, treat the environment, and monitor public health to prevent the outbreak of the epidemic.

50 doctors from Ho Chi Minh City start providing free medical examination and treatment for people in flooded areas of Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - 50 doctors and nurses from Ho Chi Minh City have been present in the locality to provide free medical examination and treatment, and prescribe medicine to people in flooded areas.

A big loophole in cosmetic management in Vietnam

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The mechanism of announcing cosmetics first and then after inspection creates a large loophole in management, making it easy for poor quality cosmetics to circulate. Inspection is mainly based on consumer feedback, lacking control before the product is launched on the market.

The North becomes cold, respiratory patients hospitalized increase dramatically

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Sudden cold weather in the North has caused the number of cases of influenza, pneumonia and respiratory diseases to increase by 20-30%.

Need to legalize the training management model for specialists and resident doctors

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Resident medicine is a special field, this is considered the cradle of attracting high-quality human resources, aiming for international medical training standards.

Whitmore patient in critical condition after multiple treatments, doctors warn of high risk group

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Recently, a 39-year-old patient in Thanh Hoa was shocked by infection and multiple organ failure due to Whitmore disease. Doctors have issued warnings to people at high risk.

Signs of large-scale cosmetic fraud at Mailisa

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The authorities are clarifying signs of abnormalities in business activities and the origin of Mailisa cosmetics. Mailisa also made strange moves on social media.

1 Director and 3 Deputy Directors appointed at the Ministry of Health

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1 department head and 3 deputy department heads have just been transferred, appointed and reappointed at a number of units under the Ministry of Health last week (November 27-21).

Increased immunity for children, nutritionists suggest foods to supplement

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Nutritionists recommend that parents should prioritize food groups rich in vitamins and minerals to help children increase their resistance.