Medical
Obstetric miracle: Keeping the second pregnancy for another 13 weeks after the first baby was born at week 26
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After giving birth to the first baby at week 26 in a critical situation, a pregnant woman carrying twins was made efforts by doctors to keep the second fetus for another 13 weeks in the mother's womb.
More than 9,000 women supported to have enough 2 children, Ho Chi Minh City strives to reduce population aging
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Ho Chi Minh City is facing a prolonged low birth rate. In 2025, the average number of children per woman of reproductive age is only 1.51 children.
Many poor pediatric patients have more treatment opportunities thanks to support of up to 100 million VND
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Children in difficult circumstances are having more hope for treatment when they are supported with treatment costs of up to 100 million VND per case.
Number of people vaccinated with meningococcal vaccine increases by 30% in Vinh Long
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Vinh Long - The number of meningococcal vaccine injections increased by 20-30%, 30-50 turns per day, people proactively prevent disease before the risk of spreading in the community.
Food safety management model in Ho Chi Minh City is necessary
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Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - affirmed that the Food Safety Board before and now the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is a very necessary model.
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.
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.
