Medical

Shortage of organ donation sources from brain-dead people, needing the joint efforts of society

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The health sector still faces difficulties in the scarcity of organ donation sources from brain-dead people, which requires many solutions to change people's thinking.

Navy promptly rescues Nghe An fishermen in distress at sea

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Nghe An - Officers and soldiers of Naval Region 1 promptly supported a fisherman who had a labor accident while fishing at sea.

Fierce dog suspected of rabies bites 6 people in Nghe An

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Nghe An - A ferocious dog with suspected rabies symptoms rushed out into the street to attack many people in Quynh Anh commune, injuring 6 people.

Free periodic health check-ups - practical social security

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The Prime Minister requested to prepare resources to implement periodic health check-ups and free screening for the whole population from this year; students will be examined right at the beginning of the school year. The goal by the end of 2026 is for the whole population to have free health check-ups at least once and establish an electronic health record.

14-year-old boy in critical condition due to rabies after 6 months of being bitten by dog

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14-year-old boy in Thai Nguyen in critical condition after 6 months of being bitten by dog but not vaccinated against rabies.

Poisoning after eating bread in Vung Tau, Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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Many cases of food poisoning suspected of being caused by eating bread in Vung Tau ward, Ho Chi Minh City. The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests urgent investigation.

Suspected banh mi poisoning case in Vung Tau: 49 cases hospitalized for treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - The number of cases admitted to Vung Tau General Hospital for treatment of food poisoning suspected to be caused by bread has increased on the evening of March 3.

Fisherman with stroke on fishing boat promptly rescued in Truong Sa

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Khanh Hoa - A fisherman working at sea suffered a stroke and was promptly rescued by the military medical force of Truong Sa Hospital.

Severe hemorrhoid hemorrhage, patient has to transfuse 6 units of blood

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Quang Tri - A 54-year-old patient treated at Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital was successfully performed emergency surgery due to severe hemorrhoid hemorrhage and severe anemia.

Hanoi suddenly turns cold, increasing bone and joint pain, paralysis of the No. 7 nerve

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Hanoi - The weather is changing rapidly from dry to cold, causing many elderly people to have joint pain, even paralysis of the 7th cranial nerve.

4 groups of doctors must take exams before officially practicing from 2027

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Doctors belonging to 4 groups of titles will have to participate in the examination and assessment of professional competence before being licensed for medical examination and treatment from 2027.

Nearly 10,000 units of blood are expected to be received at the 2026 Red Spring Festival

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Nearly 10,000 units of blood are expected to be received at the 2026 Red Spring Festival, contributing to ensuring blood supply for emergency and treatment after the Lunar New Year.

Many people poisoned and hospitalized, suspected of eating bread in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - Vung Tau General Hospital is receiving and treating many cases of food poisoning suspected of being caused by eating bread.

Endoscopic surgery saves 64-year-old patient suffering from 2 rare cancers at the same time

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Patients with 2 cancers at the same time underwent endoscopic surgery to treat two tumors at the same time in a 6-hour surgery, recovering after 24 hours.

Recall of 291 cosmetics containing banned substances nationwide

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Recalled 291 cosmetic products nationwide due to containing substances not allowed to be used in cosmetics according to current regulations.

Humid weather makes sinusitis and allergic rhinitis easily recur

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Increased air humidity in humid days causes many people to have recurrent sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, affecting daily life and health.

A hospital of the Ministry of Health is transferred to Phu Tho for management

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On March 2, Phu Tho Provincial People's Committee said that it had just received Central Hospital 74 under the Ministry of Health.

Warning of labor accidents during pepper harvest season

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Gia Lai - Doctors warn that grinders and pepper pickers pose a potential risk of serious accidents, causing serious injuries to workers.

The journey not alone of children with rare diseases

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Despite carrying a rare disease with a long and challenging treatment journey, these children are not alone. Behind them are resilient parents, dedicated medical staff and the joint efforts of the community, together nurturing hope and dreams.

Self-treating electric burns with leaves, man has foot necrosis

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After being electrocuted in the leg, the patient did not go to the hospital for examination but self-treated at home with leaves, after a month, the leg skin was necrotic and severely damaged.