Medical
Patients reduce the burden of costs thanks to health insurance paying 50% for out-of-zone examinations
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From July 1st, outpatients who are out of line will be paid 50% of the cost by health insurance, contributing to reducing the financial burden for patients.
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.
Number of suspected food poisoning cases at elementary school in Ho Chi Minh City increases to 148
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Ho Chi Minh City - As of the morning of April 10, there were 148 cases of suspected food poisoning at Binh Quoi Tay Primary School coming for examination and treatment at 4 medical facilities in the area.
Prolonged hot weather, children easily lose appetite, experts guide how to take care of children properly
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Hot weather can cause many children to become anorexic and tired. Nutrition experts recommend that parents adjust their diet appropriately for children.
Da Nang Health sector responds to new challenges in population aging and climate change
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Da Nang - Da Nang City is gradually innovating the health system to adapt to the aging population and health challenges from climate change.
Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health informs about the case of more than 50 elementary school students suffering from digestive disorders
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Ho Chi Minh City - Recorded from Binh Quoi Ward Health Station and 3 hospitals, 53 students of Binh Quoi Tay Primary School came for examination due to symptoms of digestive disorders.
Storing things in plastic boxes, 5 items to absolutely avoid
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Plastic boxes are convenient but pose a risk of damaging furniture in humid climates, causing many familiar items to degrade quickly if stored improperly.
Health situation of many elementary school students in Ho Chi Minh City with digestive disorders
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Ho Chi Minh City - At Gia Dinh People's Hospital, 22 students of Binh Quoi Tay Elementary School were hospitalized due to digestive disorders. Currently, they are being resuscitated, replenished with fluids and electrolytes.
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.
