Medical

Proposal to ban tobacco display at points of sale, tighten e-cigarettes

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The draft Law amending the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harms proposes comprehensively tightening e-cigarettes, heated tobacco and banning tobacco displays at points of sale.

Da Nang Hospital broadcasts live the ASEAN Cup 2026 final for patients

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Da Nang - Da Nang Hospital organizes live broadcast of the second leg final of ASEAN Cup 2026 between Vietnam and Thailand.

Many people hospitalized after eating bread in Gia Lai, Ministry of Health intervenes

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Many people experienced abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and fever after eating bread at a business household in Gia Lai. The Ministry of Health intervened.

Successfully reconnecting a nearly severed ankle due to a lawnmower accident

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Khanh Hoa - Doctors at Khanh Hoa General Hospital have just successfully performed a microsurgery to reconnect the almost severed right ankle due to a lawnmower accident.

Health check-up before the new school year, doctors note 2 common problems in students

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During a free periodic health check-up before the new school year in Hanoi, doctors noted that vision and oral health are two common problems in students.

Many hospitals operate facility 2, reducing worries about overload

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On June 1st, facility 2 of the National Children's Hospital officially went into operation in Hanoi. In the near future, facility 2 of Bach Mai Hospital, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and Central Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital will also be put into operation in turn. These are final-line hospitals, receiving thousands of patients from provinces and cities across the country every day. Expanding scale with new facilities is not only an increase in the number of beds but also shows the determination to improve the capacity of the public health system.

AI in medicine is just a supporting tool, cannot replace doctors

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Ho Chi Minh City - Applying AI technology in diagnosis and treatment is becoming a trend in many hospitals, but doctors are still the ones who make the final conclusion.

Grassroots healthcare in Can Tho still faces difficulties, not synchronized

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Can Tho - Grassroots healthcare has received satisfaction from people for its expertise and dedication, but faces difficulties in infrastructure and equipment to meet digital transformation requirements.

Doctors warn of common mistakes in dialysis patients on hot sunny days

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Hot weather makes dialysis patients tend to drink plenty of water and eat fruits to cool down. However, this habit can increase the risk of dangerous complications.

Free health check-ups help Hanoi residents detect diseases early

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From July 1, 2026, people permanently or temporarily residing for 12 months or more in Hanoi will receive annual free health check-ups, contributing to early detection of diseases.

Experts guide how to replenish water for children on hot sunny days

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Nutrition experts have issued recommendations on how to supplement water and what types of drinks should be limited to protect children's health in the hot summer.

Donated heart brings new life to 13-year-old patient

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 13-year-old child with end-stage heart failure due to dilated myocardial disease has just had a successful heart transplant.

Heart transplant saves 13-year-old child with terminal heart failure in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - From donated hearts, doctors successfully performed a heart transplant for a 13-year-old child with end-stage heart failure.

Successfully curing an 84-year-old woman with a colon tumor, with many complex underlying diseases

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Dak Lak - Doctors have successfully cured an 84-year-old woman suffering from a colon tumor accompanied by many underlying diseases.

Rejuvenated neck and shoulder pain, doctors warn about the habit of abusing electronic devices

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The habit of holding a computer for hours, sticking face to the phone in the wrong posture is the reason pushing many young people to face the risk of neck and shoulder pain.

Doctors show how to prevent cataracts for everyone

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Age is the main cause of cataracts, but modern lifestyles and some medical conditions can also accelerate the aging process of the eyes.

Village midwives and grassroots health workers receive support, the highest is over 1.77 million VND/month

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From July 15, 2026, village midwives and grassroots health workers can receive monthly support of up to more than 1.77 million VND according to new regulations.

Seemingly simple nosebleeds, a 72-year-old man has a stroke

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 72-year-old man who was taking anticoagulants suddenly had prolonged nosebleeds, then progressed severely and continued to experience stroke complications.

Regaining airways for patients with invasive thyroid cancer in the trachea

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On June 4, Ho Chi Minh City Oncology Hospital announced that it had successfully performed a complex surgery for a rare thyroid cancer patient with endotracheal invasion.

Drinking 200ml of strange alcohol, one person had cardiac arrest, one person had kidney failure and had to have blood filtration

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After drinking about 200ml of alcohol of unknown origin, two men suffered severe poisoning. One person had cardiac arrest, and one person had acute kidney failure requiring emergency blood filtration.