Medical

Service examination is still paid for health insurance according to new regulations from 2025

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Medical examination and treatment as required are still covered by health insurance. However, hospitals note that not all cases of service examination are entitled to this benefit.

4 new points on GPP according to Circular 11/2025/TT-BYT pharmacies need to know

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New updates to regulations on GPP according to Circular 11/2025/TT-BYT pharmacies and pharmacies must implement.

Successfully tying up a severed hand of a Tiktoker in Thai Nguyen

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Thai Nguyen - Due to a previous conflict, the Tiktoker was assaulted and seriously injured by a gang of gangsters.

Khanh Hoa Blood Donation Festival receives more than 150 units of blood

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Khanh Hoa - The authorities have received more than 150 units of blood, contributing to timely supplementation to the blood supply for treatment at hospitals in the area.

Eliminate the psychology of hesitation, creating opportunities for children to see a doctor early when expanding their health insurance age

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From July 1, 2025, children under 18 years old will receive health insurance for dialysis and nearsightedness. The new policy helps parents reduce costs and proactively take their children to the doctor.

Nearly 400,000 electronic health records integrated with the Ho Chi Minh City Digital Citizen application

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HCMC - Currently, nearly 400,000 electronic health records for the elderly have been updated and synchronously connected on the HCMC Digital Citizen application platform.

Adults still have measles, doctors recommend getting enough doses in the third phase of the campaign

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In the face of the increasing measles epidemic in older children, doctors believe that the third measles vaccination campaign will be very effective in creating community immunity.

Sister dies, child in critical condition suspected of mistakenly drinking rat poison

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Nam Dinh - Two sisters in Hai Dong commune, Hai Hau district suspected of mistakenly drinking rat poison that caused her death, and the younger sister is being treated at the hospital.

Forged drug ring is busted, Binh Dinh requests pharmaceutical facilities to search drug warehouses

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Binh Dinh - On April 24, the Department of Health issued a notice about counterfeit drugs and drugs illegally circulating on the market, sent to pharmaceutical businesses in the province.

Agree on the plan to merge Tuyen Quang and Ha Giang Departments of Health

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On April 24, Tuyen Quang Department of Health and Ha Giang Department of Health held a conference to agree on a plan to merge agencies after merging provincial-level administrative units.

Dengue fever increases, people proactively kill mosquitoes, get vaccinated

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In the face of the increasing number of dengue fever cases, people have proactively sprayed disinfectants to kill mosquitoes, cleaned the environment and vaccinated against the disease.

Instructions on how to change the initial medical examination and treatment facility

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Vietnam Social Security has just provided information and instructions on changing the place of initial medical examination and treatment registration.

Investigation and clarification of information about the death of a pregnant mother and child in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - The authorities are investigating and clarifying the cause of death of the mother and child after treatment at Lam Dong II Hospital.

27 primary school students suspected of poisoning, hives after lunch

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Cao Bang - 27 students had to be hospitalized for suspected food poisoning after lunch at Nuoc Hai Primary School, Hoa An.

12 fake milk products urgently recalled by the Food Safety Department

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The Food Safety Department has just requested an urgent recall of 12 fake milk products after receiving a notice from the Ministry of Public Security.

Fake documents and seals of Bach Mai Hospital discovered

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Bach Mai Hospital has just discovered a case of forging documents and hospital seals to call for financial support on social networks.

Ben Tre Provincial Department of Health requests clarification of clip reflecting hospital's slow response to emergency care for children

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Ben Tre - The Department of Health requested Nguyen Dinh Chieu General Hospital to clearly report the incident related to the delay in providing emergency care to a child.

8 days of ECMO intervention saved a patient from taking 140 tablets to lower blood pressure at the same time

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Can Tho - Doctors saved the patient's life by using an overdose of blood pressure lowering drugs, about 140 pills.

Tightening inspection of cosmetics on social networks and e-commerce platforms

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The Ministry of Health requires tightening cosmetic management, strengthening inspection, and strictly handling violations in the production, trading and advertising of cosmetics on the market.

25 tons of bean sprouts contain banned chemicals, threatening public health

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Regarding the case of bean sprout production using a stimulant banned from 6-Benzylaminopurine (6-BAP), Nghe An provincial authorities have prosecuted 4 defendants, seized nearly 25 tons of bean sprouts and more than 150 liters of suspected health- Harmful chemicals. Agencies are clarifying the responsibility of grassroots authorities and strengthening food safety management.