Medical

Khanh Hoa starts free health check-ups for people

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Khanh Hoa - Nam Nha Trang Ward is one of the first localities in the province to implement periodic health check-ups and free screening for people.

Transferring and appointing leaders of 2 hospitals in the eastern region of Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - The Department of Health announced the decision to appoint leaders of Ba Ria General Hospital and Ba Ria - Vung Tau Eye Hospital.

Be careful with prolonged hoarseness, swallowing stuck

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Can Tho - Patients who are being treated for lung diseases, if symptoms of prolonged hoarseness and choking swallowing appear, should go to a medical facility immediately.

Poor workers receive free periodic health check-ups

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Ho Chi Minh City's universal health check-up program is creating opportunities for the poor and vulnerable to have free health check-ups.

Ho Chi Minh City accelerates universal health check-ups, prioritizing freelance workers

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In the 150-day peak campaign, Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes free health check-ups for freelance workers, the elderly and vulnerable groups.

A child in Dak Lak dies from meningococcal meningitis

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Dak Lak - A child has just died from meningococcal meningitis in the area.

Passenger car plunges into abyss in Son La: The race to win life for victims

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On the afternoon of April 26, a passenger car plunged into a deep abyss in Son La, causing many injuries, including multiple severe injuries.

No prescription, 500 mg antibiotics are still sold through disease symptoms descriptions

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Although classified as prescription drugs, 500 mg antibiotics are still easily sold at some pharmacies just by describing the common symptoms of the disease.

Don't let bathing in the wrong way lead to stroke

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During hot holidays, the habit of showering immediately after sunbathing to cool down can cause heat shock, increasing the risk of stroke.

Only 6 days old, the patient was diagnosed with a rare disease

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 6-day-old infant was hospitalized due to abdominal distension and green discharge, but after examination, it was determined to have appendicitis, a rare disease at this age.

Dookki, Laboong fined for food safety violations

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Hanoi - Dookki restaurant, Laboong milk tea and many eateries in the city were administratively sanctioned in the field of food safety.

Parents reflect inadequacies when taking vaccines at a health station in Khanh Hoa

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Khanh Hoa - A parent complained about taking his child to the commune health station to get Rota vaccine but being refused because he had not registered in advance...

Endoscopic surgery saves patient stabbed through chest and abdomen by wooden branch

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Khanh Hoa - A patient whose chest and abdomen were pierced by a wooden branch has been successfully treated by doctors with modern endoscopic surgery.

Borrowing health insurance cards for medical examination may be fined nearly 20 million VND

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From May 15, 2026, acts of lending cards to others or using other people's health insurance cards when going for medical examination and treatment may be fined nearly 20 million VND.

Increasing cases of rabies in the hot season, people proactively get vaccinated

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In the first months of 2026, the number of rabies cases increased in many localities, and many people actively went for vaccination to prevent the disease.

Warning of the risk of rabies from animal slaughtering and transportation activities

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Doctors warn of other sources of infection, increasing the risk of rabies.

Strictly handle any obstacles causing delays in the Can Tho Oncology Hospital project

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Can Tho - For the Oncology Hospital (scale of 500 beds), the City Chairman requested to resolutely and strictly handle obstacles and delays in construction progress.

Early symptoms of acute encephalitis: Silentness, abnormal repetitive behavior

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From seemingly mild symptoms such as headache and dizziness, patients quickly fell into memory decline and were diagnosed with acute encephalitis.

Child sick, parents taking leave together are still entitled to social insurance benefits

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When a child under 7 years old is sick, if both parents participate in compulsory social insurance, each person has the right to quit their job to take care of the child and enjoy benefits according to regulations.

B flu develops severely in people with underlying diseases, warning of dangerous complications

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In people with weak health or chronic diseases, influenza B can have serious complications if not detected and treated promptly.