Medical
Are people doing IVF covered by health insurance?
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Although the success rate is high, IVF is very expensive. Therefore, many people are concerned about whether IVF is covered by health insurance?
17 years old with gout due to abnormally high uric acid
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A 17-year-old male student with gout, due to congenital cyanotic heart disease, has a higher risk of gout and increased uric acid, plus genetic factors.
Strictly manage cosmetics sales via TikTok, Zalo, Facebook, YouTube
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The Department of Drug Administration, Ministry of Health has just issued an official dispatch on strengthening the management of cosmetics.
Young man breaks arm bone while playing arm wrestling
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E Hospital has just received a case of a 24-year-old man in Hanoi who broke his right arm after participating in an arm wrestling game.
Ministry of Health proposes fine of up to 2 million VND for e-cigarette use
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The Ministry of Health proposed a fine of 1 to 2 million VND for harboring and using e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, with the fine doubled for repeat offenses.
6-year-old patient's fingers severed while cutting jackfruit
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HCMC - Recently, Children's Hospital 2 received and treated a case of a child who had a domestic accident that caused his fingers to be severed.
Worried about dengue fever, the whole family went to get vaccinated
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Upon hearing the news that dengue fever vaccine was coming to Vietnam, many people in Hanoi went to VNVC vaccination systems to get vaccinated against the disease.
Increase opportunities for retirees to enjoy free health insurance benefits
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The draft amendments and supplements to the Law on Health Insurance have added content to support the disadvantaged and the elderly aged 60 and over. This policy will take effect from July 1, 2025.
6 pharmaceutical establishments in Binh Duong fined for selling counterfeit goods
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In Binh Duong, the authorities inspected and discovered and punished 6 pharmaceutical establishments for violating the law on trading in counterfeit goods in terms of value and use.
Piloting the School - Station model, providing dental care for students
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HCMC – In order to promptly support and care for oral health for students in the city, the School – Station model has been activated at each location as planned.
Health of victims hit by falling trees in Ho Chi Minh City
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HCMC - The girl who was hit by a falling tree in District 1 was diagnosed with multiple injuries, a collapsed lung, and a fracture of the lower third of her right radius.
Increased respiratory illness in children
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HCMC - According to records at children's hospitals in the city, the number of children hospitalized due to respiratory diseases tends to increase.
Ministry of Health requests clarification on maternal death in Lam Dong
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Lam Dong - The Ministry of Health has issued a document requesting the Lam Dong Department of Health to direct the provincial General Hospital to establish a professional council to clarify the case of a pregnant woman in Lam Ha district who died 11 days after a cesarean section.
Patient in critical condition due to self-treatment of tetanus
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The Tropical Disease Center - Bach Mai Hospital continuously receives tetanus cases with severe symptoms, requiring intensive care and even dialysis.
What does the Ministry of Health say when nearly 20 Health Departments have their documents forged?
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In less than a week, nearly 20 provincial and municipal health departments had to issue urgent notices after food safety inspection documents were forged.
Severe shortage of human resources in geriatrics
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While Vietnam’s population is aging and life expectancy is increasing, the ability to provide health care services for the elderly is still very limited. More alarming is the lack of trained human resources and caregivers for the elderly.
WHO adds HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer
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More than 95% of the 660,000 cases of cervical cancer that occur globally are caused by HPV. Recently, the WHO announced the addition of a single-dose HPV vaccine.
The entire central line has only one geriatric hospital
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The entire central level has only one geriatric hospital, while provincial medical facilities have almost no geriatric care units, and there is a shortage of human resources...
Participating in the race, one person broke a bone
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Ho Chi Minh City - Le Van Thinh Hospital said it had received 3 cases of pediatric patients who were hospitalized after participating in the race.
Medical Center asks for lessons learned due to billions of dollars in wrong revenue and expenditure
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Dak Lak - Cu M'gar District Medical Center would like to deeply review and learn from experience for incorrectly collecting and spending more than 1.6 billion VND in preferential allowances.