Medical

8 PM News: People scan QR codes to contribute ideas on planning adjustments for Hoan Kiem Lake

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8 PM News on September 8th: People scan QR codes to see plan adjustments for Hoan Kiem Lake area; Proposal for health insurance to pay for cancer screening...

Da Nang warns of sharp increase in hand, foot and mouth disease at the beginning of the school year

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Da Nang - Da Nang Department of Health recommends that parents and schools proactively prevent epidemics when the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease tends to increase sharply at the beginning of the new school year.

Health insurance proposal to pay for cancer screening, opening up more opportunities for early disease detection

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A draft policy being consulted proposes that the Health Insurance Fund pay for screening and early diagnosis of 7 cancers and hepatitis B, C.

Preventing epidemics for children when entering the new school year

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Entering the new school year 2026 - 2027, hand, foot and mouth disease, dengue fever, seasonal flu... are increasing in Ho Chi Minh City, Dak Lak, Vinh Long, Lam Dong. The health sector, families and schools need to proactively prevent diseases for children.

Don't let resident doctors choose a major just because of a "hot" word

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Every Matching Day season, the race for resident doctors to enter the hot industry heats up again. Are young doctors really choosing the right profession they are suitable for?

Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital supports a 720-gram baby girl of a Singaporean tourist

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Da Nang - Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has nurtured a premature baby girl born at week 27 of pregnancy, weighing 720 grams, who is the child of a Singaporean tourist couple.

More than 100 children receive free health check-ups in Phuc Hoa commune, Cao Bang

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Cao Bang - Free health check-ups for hundreds of children under 6 years old.

Endoscopic surgery saves a patient with intestinal obstruction due to rectal tumor with foreign object

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Vinh Long - General Hospital successfully performed laparoscopic surgery, saving a patient with intestinal obstruction due to rectal tumor and foreign object.

Having health insurance but still having to buy medicine themselves: Many people do not know they can be refunded money

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Self-purchasing medicine even when being treated with health insurance does not mean losing benefits. Many cases are still reimbursed by the health insurance agency.

Going for out-of-zone examination after July 1, 2026, what is the health insurance benefit level?

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From July 1st, outpatients undergoing out-of-zone and over-level examinations will be paid 50% of the benefit level by health insurance, instead of having to pay the full amount themselves as before.

Lacking specialized personnel, Hong Phuc Clinic still self-announces health check-ups

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Da Nang - Inspectors point out many shortcomings at Hong Phuc General Clinic, from specialized personnel, professional records to tax obligations.

Temporarily suspend recruitment of 738 health sector officials in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - The health sector temporarily suspends the recruitment of 738 public employees at public health facilities to wait for competent authorities to assign staff in 2026.

Doctors warn of the risk of arrhythmia when playing pickleball due to prolonged effort

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Doctors warn that prolonged strenuousness when playing pickleball can increase the risk of arrhythmia, especially in people with underlying diseases.

33 hospitals in Vietnam exchange management experience with French experts

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Hanoi - Senior leaders of 33 hospitals attended the Workshop to exchange experiences with French experts in the field of health management and hospital administration.

23rd successful heart transplant in Hue

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The last heart transplant patient in 6 organ recipients from brain-dead donors in Hue has recovered stably and been discharged from the hospital.

Stepping on a nail while working, a man was hospitalized for emergency treatment due to tetanus

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A male worker unfortunately stepped on a nail on the construction site. Due to not being vaccinated against tetanus in time, after 11 days, the patient had to be hospitalized for emergency treatment.

Rabies prevention, Can Tho manages over 90% of dog and cat households

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Can Tho - To prevent and control rabies, the city (TP) is implementing a series of solutions, aiming to manage over 90% of households raising dogs and cats.

Doctors show how to protect eyes in hot sunny days

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Prolonged heat and high UV intensity not only affect the skin but also increase the risk of eye diseases.

Proposal to abolish referral letters for some patients, still enjoy 100% health insurance

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The Ministry of Health speaks out about the proposal to exempt referral papers for some groups of subjects when conducting in-depth medical examination and treatment.

Warning about knowledge gaps about HPV virus in men

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Not only women, experts warn that men may also face health risks related to the HPV virus.