Medical
50 years keeping the pulse of life on the city named after Uncle Ho
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Ho Chi Minh City - On the 50-year journey of development, healthcare has always been one of the pillars contributing to building a modern and livable city named after Uncle Ho.
Successful surgery to remove giant ovarian tumor for female patient
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Quang Tri - A giant ovarian tumor was successfully removed by doctors at Quang Tri Provincial General Hospital for a 59-year-old female patient.
Dien Bien transfers health stations to commune-level People's Committees for management
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Dien Bien - The Provincial People's Committee has just issued a decision on dissolving a number of health stations and transferring health stations under the Department of Health to the commune-level People's Committee for management.
On the first day of applying the new health insurance policy, eye patients reduce medical examination and treatment costs
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From July 1, 2026, the new health insurance policy expanding out-of-zone medical examination and treatment benefits has brought practical benefits to people.
New health insurance policy creates more treatment opportunities for patients
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On the first day of implementing the new HI policy, many patients coming to Hanoi Eye Hospital were guided to enjoy the right to medical examination and treatment outside the tuyến.
Lung lavage, bronchoscopy to save 4 victims of a fire at night in Hanoi
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4 victims of the night fire in Hong Ha, Hanoi were given timely emergency care. Thanks to bronchoscopy and early ventilation, the respiratory condition of the patients improved significantly.
Don't let subjectivity pay the price with young children's health
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The figures in the Ministry of Health's monitoring report from week 1 to week 14 of 2026 show that the whole country recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease (acute respiratory infection common in young children, characterized by meningitis or meningitis due to bacterial attack), of which there were 4 deaths. Notably, children under 15 years old accounted for 46% of the total number of cases.
Endoscopy saves patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes
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HUE - A patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes was successfully removed by endoscopic surgery by Dr. Hue, without surgery, with stable health.
Bringing misfortune upon oneself because of self-treatment according to word of mouth
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Many people with numbness in their hands, wrist pain, and ring fingers do not go for examination early but self-treat the disease according to advice or online, making the disease worse and missing the time for treatment.
Free treatment of congenital heart disease for a 9-year-old girl in Can Tho
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Can Tho - A 9-year-old child with congenital heart disease - atrial septal defect has just been successfully treated and is also supported with all treatment costs.
About 300 people and Khmer compatriots were examined and given free medicine
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Vinh Long - Responding to the Military-Civilian Tet, Chol Chnam Thmay Tet, about 300 Khmer people were health checked and given free medicine.
Healing sound in the journey of cancer treatment
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Ho Chi Minh City - In the space of the Oncology Hospital filled with the smell of medicine, gentle therapeutic sounds echoed, bringing moments of peace to patients.
Traditional Vietnamese Medicine still has much room for development
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Vietnamese traditional medicine has great potential but has not been exploited commensurately; it is necessary to invest in research, technology and policies for sustainable development.
Baby swallows screws, family self-handling makes the situation more serious
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Quang Tri - The baby swallowed the screws, but the family handled it themselves, making the situation more serious. When taken to the hospital, fortunately, the doctor handled it in time.
Meningococcal meningitis cases appear, people proactively get vaccinated against the disease
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Faced with the risk of meningococcal meningitis progressing rapidly, many young people in Ho Chi Minh City have proactively vaccinated themselves to protect their health.
Da Nang launches Action Month for Food Safety, tightening street food
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Da Nang - From April 15-15, the city simultaneously controls street food, strictly handles violations to reduce the risk of poisoning.
First kidney extraction and transplant at Can Tho City General Hospital
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Can Tho - Can Tho City General Hospital has just successfully received the transfer of kidney extraction and transplantation technique for the first case from a living donor.
Meningococcal cases increase, doctors warn of dangerous complications
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In the coming time, meningococcal disease is at risk of continuing to appear and affect people's health.
Carrying sapodilla seeds in the airway for 13 months
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The 14-year-old patient carried sapodilla seeds in her airway for 13 months before being discovered.
15-year-old teenager's scalp-piercing hook when fishing
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Quang Tri - Being hooked with 3 hooks deep into the scalp while fishing, a teenager was treated promptly by doctors to avoid dangerous complications.
