Medical

Ministry of Health informs about the latest conditions for considering transferring medical staff

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The Ministry of Health has just answered questions from health sector officials, clarifying the standards and conditions according to new regulations of the Government.

Doctors warn that cold-winter joint pain can lead to disability if subjective

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Hanoi - Cold weather causes many people to have recurrent joint pain, doctors warn of the risk of severe complications if not treated promptly.

Increased complications due to self-medicating with anti-inflammatory drugs when having bone and joint pain

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Cold and humid weather causes many bone and joint diseases to recur. Many people arbitrarily use anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain quickly, leading to dangerous complications.

59 people poisoned suspected of being from banh mi in Vung Tau: Ministry of Health requests investigation and handling

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Ho Chi Minh City - The Food Safety Department (Ministry of Health) requests an investigation to clarify the cause of suspected banh mi poisoning in Vung Tau; strictly handle violations if any.

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.

Cancers are easily overlooked in men, threatening health

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HCMC - Men are still at risk of breast cancer, but most cases often detect the disease at a late stage.

HCMC proposes to build a 500-bed hospital worth nearly VND4,800 billion

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The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has submitted to the City People's Council for consideration and decision on the investment policy for the 500-bed General Hospital Construction Project.

More than 200,000 cosmetics in circulation, thousands of products after inspection are recalled

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With more than 200,000 cosmetics in circulation, the management agency has tightened post-inspections and recalled thousands of products that violate quality.

Patients with organ transplants receive 11.9 million VND in medicine each month from the Health Insurance Fund

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In the first 9 months of 2025 alone, Hanoi Social Insurance has paid health insurance to 4,984 organ transplant patients.

activating a red alert, saving the life of a 14-year-old patient in critical condition after an accident

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Quang Tri - Quang Tri General Hospital has recovered the life of a 14-year-old patient in critical condition after a traffic accident.

Practicing a practice license, need to be transparent so as not to change the general

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Regarding the granting of a medical practice license in Ho Chi Minh City, the issue of management, training and professional responsibility continues to be raised.

A hotel charges 10 million VND for customers smoking in a room

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44 units including 10 3-star hotels, 18 4-star hotels and 16 5-star hotels have been honored as "Outstanding Tobacco-free hotels".

About 170,000 babies born through in vitro fertilization

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It is estimated that up to now, there are about 170,000 newborns born through in vitro fertilization techniques.

Endoscopic removal of two "forgotten" prosthetic teeth for more than 20 years in the patient's lungs

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Da Nang - bronchial endoscopy successfully removed two prosthetic teeth inhaled into the airway and had existed in the patient's lungs for more than 20 years.

Waterlogging in children: Potential danger right in the swimming pool

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HCMC - Many children were hospitalized for emergency treatment due to drowning, in which some cases progressed severely, even died.

Cancer patients reduce the burden of treatment thanks to health insurance for 5 consecutive years

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For cancer patients who have to undergo long-term treatment, thanks to participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years, the cost of medical examination and treatment is significantly reduced, helping the family reduce the financial burden.

Taking foreign object that has existed for many years in the patient's nose

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Khanh Hoa - A 23-year-old patient was surgically removed from a calcified foreign object in the nasal cavity by a doctor, which had existed for many years without being detected.

The extraordinary will of a 5-year-old patient who has overcome 96 days of life and death

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HCMC - The City Children's Hospital has just successfully saved a child who suffered severe burns after the fire.

The truth about the rumor that lemon water has the ability to control blood pressure

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The trend of drinking lemon water is promoted to help lower blood pressure, but cardiologists warn that the benefits are limited, not replace treatment.

Hanoi appoints Director of the Department of Health after 2 years of vacant positions

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After more than 2 years of lack of leadership, the Hanoi Department of Health has been perfected in leadership when the city officially appointed a new director.