Medical
The journey of healing becomes more arduous on peak hot days
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In harsh weather, many patients and their families have to brace themselves against the heat at the hospital and rented rooms throughout the treatment process.
Dong Nai deploys biometric identification when registering for medical examination
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Dong Nai - Dong Nai General Hospital deploys biometric identification system to serve medical examination registration.
Ho Chi Minh City will pilot home health insurance medical examination and treatment
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Ho Chi Minh City - Elderly people, people with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, and people with difficulty walking can soon receive health insurance medical examination and treatment right at home.
Removing obstacles in mobile medical examination and treatment for vulnerable people
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Removing legal barriers to mobile medical examination and treatment activities has become an urgent requirement to ensure the right to access healthcare for all people.
Which central hospitals pay 50% of health insurance out of line from July 1. 2026
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From July 1, 2026, when examining and treating outpatients at the hospitals below, health insurance participants will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the health insurance fund.
Microsurgery to regenerate jawbone for 14-year-old patient
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HUE - Hue Central Hospital successfully operated on a case of malignant bone tumor in the jaw, applying 3D, helping a 14-year-old patient recover well.
More than 40 elementary school students in Ho Chi Minh City vomiting, symptoms of digestive disorders
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Ho Chi Minh City - 41 students of Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School showed symptoms of digestive disorders and went for examination, including 3 cases requiring hospitalization.
13-year-old girl with ovarian tumor weighing nearly 4kg
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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully operated on a 13-year-old girl with an ovarian tumor weighing nearly 4kg.
From 2027, hospitals will stop using paper medical records
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More than 75% of hospitals have implemented electronic medical records, aiming to completely abolish paper medical records from 2027.
Recommend people to proactively kill mosquitoes to prevent dengue fever
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Ha Tinh - Faced with the situation of many dengue fever cases, functional forces recommend that people proactively kill mosquitoes and larvae to prevent the epidemic from spreading.
Patient discovers spinal cord tumor after years of back pain
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Thu Duc General Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully operated on a patient with recurrent neurofibromatosis after many years.
Penalties for people directly involved in retail sales of drugs without professional qualifications
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Article 59 of Decree No. 90/2026/ND-CP of the Government states the level of penalties for violations of regulations on retail sale of drugs and medicinal herbs.
Skipping periodic check-ups, self-medicating can worsen the disease in the elderly
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Hanoi - Through free health check-ups in Bach Mai ward, many elderly people are diagnosed with the disease but have self-medicated, posing many risks of worsening.
Instructions on caring for and preventing hand, foot and mouth disease for children when the disease increases
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The number of hand, foot and mouth disease cases in young children is on the rise, doctors recommend that parents need to take care of them properly and maintain hygiene to help children recover quickly.
Ho Chi Minh City prioritizes preventive medicine, reducing treatment costs due to late detection
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Ho Chi Minh City is developing a project for universal health check-ups 2026–2030, prioritizing cancer screening and non-communicable diseases to save treatment costs.
Bringing medical services closer to the facility, many people detect the risk of disease
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Hanoi - Many health check-up and screening programs are being implemented at facilities to help people access medical services, detect signs and risks of disease.
Successful surgery helps 103-year-old woman walk again
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Vinh Long - General Hospital performs safe surgery for a 103-year-old woman with a broken femur and many underlying diseases.
Successful surgery on abnormally large ovarian tumor
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Da Nang - Viet - Han Da Nang Hospital has just successfully operated on a large ovarian cyst for a 33-year-old female patient.
Dengue fever outbreak appears in Ha Tinh
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Ha Tinh - A dengue fever outbreak has just appeared in Hop Tien residential group, Vung Ang ward. This is the first dengue fever outbreak in 2026.
In the early summer heat, many people have itchy skin and acne, and have to see a dermatologist
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Although it is only the beginning of summer, this week, the Central Dermatology Hospital has received many cases coming for examination for dermatological problems related to hot weather.
