Medical

At least 17 people hospitalized after eating bread in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - 17 people had to go to medical facilities in Lai Thieu ward for treatment after eating bread, local authorities temporarily suspended the related business establishment.

Nearly 1/3 of hand, foot and mouth hospitalization cases at Children's Hospital 1 are severe cases

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Ho Chi Minh City - Children's Hospital 1 is treating about 50 inpatient hand, foot and mouth disease cases, of which severe cases account for nearly 1/3.

Leaving sidewalks and hospital premises unfinished, Gia Lai directs handling

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Gia Lai - Sidewalks and campuses of some hospitals are still messy and unsanitary, affecting the quality of patient service.

Dog biting many people in Quang Ngai gives rabies virus positive

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Quang Ngai - The dog that bit 5 people in Dong Son commune tested positive for rabies virus. The locality urgently implements epidemic prevention measures.

House fire kills 2 people in Ho Chi Minh City: 15-year-old victim with poor health

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Ho Chi Minh City - On September 18, Cho Ray Hospital said that the 15-year-old victim had a poor prognosis for health.

From July 1, people participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years will have their co-payment exemption limit increased

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When the base salary increases from July 1, 2026, the benefits of people participating in health insurance for 5 consecutive years also change.

Increase opportunities for early detection and timely treatment of psychological diseases for children

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Ho Chi Minh City - The health sector's inclusion of psychological assessment content in the routine health check-up process is a practical step forward, helping to detect and treat children early.

Dengue fever increases 4 times in Can Tho

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Can Tho - The number of dengue fever cases has increased 4 times compared to the same period in 2025, doctors recommend proactively preventing the disease with vaccines.

Gia Lai strongly handles dirty food

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Gia Lai requests strong handling, even criminal prosecution of establishments producing and trading in dirty food, in order to deter and protect people's health and maintain safety for local tourism.

More than 160 children receive free examination and surgery for cleft lip and palate defects

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More than 160 children were screened and given free surgery for cleft lip and palate defects in a humanitarian program at E Hospital.

Several-month-old baby in critical condition due to hand, foot and mouth disease

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The situation of hand, foot and mouth disease at Can Tho City Children's Hospital, a final-line pediatric hospital in the Mekong Delta region (Mekong Delta), continues to record complicated developments, including many severe cases a few months old.

New maternity regime when giving birth to the second child from July 1, 2026

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From July 1, 2026, new regulations on maternity benefits when giving birth to a second child officially take effect, with many benefits for employees.

Delayed pregnancy increases, doctors warn of risks to mother and fetus

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The trend of late pregnancy is increasing, according to doctors, this may increase the risk of pregnancy complications if not closely monitored.

Eating chicken rice, a series of people hospitalized in Khanh Hoa: Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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Many people were hospitalized after eating chicken rice in Khanh Hoa. The Ministry of Health has requested an urgent investigation into the cause and traceability of related food.

Dengue fever increases, doctors analyze the problem of appropriate vaccination costs

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Can Tho - Dengue fever vaccine is a concern for people because of its high cost and unknown quantity. Doctors analyze the problem for people to consider.

Where the elderly in Hanoi are cared for, interacted with and live happily every day

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Hanoi - Nearly 1 month into operation, the daycare facility for the elderly in Long Bien ward has received much attention from the people.

Free health check-ups to detect early many dangerous cases of high blood pressure and diabetes

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Hanoi - Hundreds of people receive free health check-ups, early detection of many cases of high blood pressure, diabetes and dangerous chronic diseases.

Vinh Long healthcare elevates medical examination and treatment after 1 year of local government at 2 levels

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Vinh Long - After 1 year of operating a 2-level local government, the health sector has improved the quality of medical examination and treatment, better meeting the needs of people's health care.

Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia

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Hanoi aims to become a high-quality medical tourism center of Southeast Asia, promoting specialized medical strengths and attracting patients and international tourists.

Hand, foot and mouth disease progresses severely in children a few months old

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Can Tho - Severe cases of hand, foot and mouth disease are showing signs of increasing, not only in preschool-aged children but also in children aged a few months old, who must be in ICU.