Medical

6 high-risk subjects with severe developments when contracting COVID-19

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The number of COVID-19 and seasonal flu cases is trending upwards. The Ministry of Health notes 6 groups that are prone to worsening if they get sick, and recommends not to be subjective.

6-year-old child stabbed through the ear by bamboo stick while playing

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Quang Tri - While playing with friends, a 6-year-old boy was unfortunately pierced through the left ear by a bamboo stick.

Can Tho 500-bed Oncology Hospital enters the construction acceleration phase

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Can Tho - The 500-bed Cancer Hospital project is entering the construction acceleration phase, aiming to be completed by the end of 2026.

Adenovirus tends to increase, doctors warn of unexpected sources of infection

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Adenovirus tends to increase in children with many initial cases being mistaken for the flu. Doctors warn that the virus can spread through many unexpected paths.

57-year-old patient undergoes 3rd kidney transplant and is about to be discharged

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Ho Chi Minh City - Lying in the hospital bed after the 3rd kidney transplant surgery, the health of the 57-year-old patient is recovering well, expected to be discharged at the end of this week.

Fierce dog suspected of rabies bites 6 people in Nghe An

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Nghe An - A ferocious dog with suspected rabies symptoms rushed out into the street to attack many people in Quynh Anh commune, injuring 6 people.

Free periodic health check-ups - practical social security

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The Prime Minister requested to prepare resources to implement periodic health check-ups and free screening for the whole population from this year; students will be examined right at the beginning of the school year. The goal by the end of 2026 is for the whole population to have free health check-ups at least once and establish an electronic health record.

14-year-old boy in critical condition due to rabies after 6 months of being bitten by dog

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14-year-old boy in Thai Nguyen in critical condition after 6 months of being bitten by dog but not vaccinated against rabies.

Many large hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City are being expanded to reduce overload

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Ho Chi Minh City is expanding more medical facilities to reduce the burden on end-line hospitals and improve the quality of medical examination and treatment.

15 more pairs waiting for kidney transplants in the Mekong Delta

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In the Mekong Delta, there are currently 15 pairs waiting for kidney transplants at Can Tho Central General Hospital.

22-year-old pregnant woman saved from the blood of doctors

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Dien Bien - A 22-year-old pregnant woman was saved thanks to timely blood from doctors and nurses of Tuan Giao Medical Center.

Breast and cervical cancer screening can be covered by health insurance

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Ho Chi Minh City - For the first time, breast and cervical cancer screening services are oriented to be included in the health insurance list in the 2028-2030 period.

Deputy Minister of Health visits 2-year-old boy in domestic violence case in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - On May 8, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Tri Thuc visited a 2-year-old boy in the abuse case in Hoa Hiep commune.

The health station is no longer empty of patients

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The General Clinic of Hanoi Medical University Hospital - Vinh Hung facility goes into operation to bring high-quality medical services closer to the people.

Gia Lai saves worker infected with "human-eating" bacteria Whitmore

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Gia Lai - A worker infected with the "flesh-eating" bacteria Whitmore with many severe complications was saved by doctors after intensive treatment.

Many people poisoned by eating cicadas and forest mushrooms: Ministry of Health requests urgent verification and investigation

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9 people in Quang Tri suspected of poisoning after eating cicadas, while 6 people in Son La suspected of food poisoning due to eating wild mushrooms. Some cases have died.

Reasons for not concluding the suspected poisoning case at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety has just announced the initial investigation results of the suspected poisoning case at Dang Thuy Tram Elementary School.

Proposal for 6 levels of professional preferential allowances for public health officials

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Propose 6 levels of professional preferential allowances for public health officials depending on the nature of the job and the level of hazard and danger of each position.

Distinguish between allergies and asthma to protect respiratory health

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Allergies and asthma often appear together but have distinct identifying characteristics that you need to pay attention to.

Accident while cleaning a concrete mixer, female worker's finger severed

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While cleaning a concrete mixer at the construction site, a female worker in Hanoi unfortunately had her glove caught in the curoa cord, causing one finger to be severed.