Medical

Disease risk from releasing livestock carcasses on rivers and canals in Hung Yen

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Hung Yen - Vu Thu commune warns and requests strict handling of the situation of throwing livestock carcasses into rivers and canals, causing environmental pollution and potential risk of disease outbreaks.

Lung lavage, bronchoscopy to save 4 victims of a fire at night in Hanoi

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4 victims of the night fire in Hong Ha, Hanoi were given timely emergency care. Thanks to bronchoscopy and early ventilation, the respiratory condition of the patients improved significantly.

Don't let subjectivity pay the price with young children's health

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The figures in the Ministry of Health's monitoring report from week 1 to week 14 of 2026 show that the whole country recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease (acute respiratory infection common in young children, characterized by meningitis or meningitis due to bacterial attack), of which there were 4 deaths. Notably, children under 15 years old accounted for 46% of the total number of cases.

Endoscopy saves patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes

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HUE - A patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes was successfully removed by endoscopic surgery by Dr. Hue, without surgery, with stable health.

Bringing misfortune upon oneself because of self-treatment according to word of mouth

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Many people with numbness in their hands, wrist pain, and ring fingers do not go for examination early but self-treat the disease according to advice or online, making the disease worse and missing the time for treatment.

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.

Rescuing twins sharing a vegetable cake, critical amniotic fluid loss

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Carrying twins with the same placenta, the pregnant woman encountered dangerous complications. One fetus had severe slow growth, the other had polyhydramnios, forcing the doctor to perform emergency surgery.

Complex dengue fever, many people still limit vaccination

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Can Tho - As a new vaccine, many people still limit dengue fever vaccination, doctors recommend that people be proactive in the face of complex disease situations.

National Health Day: About 14,000 people in Ho Chi Minh City receive free medical examinations

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On April 7th - National Health Day, many health care activities and free examinations for people and patients are being implemented in Ho Chi Minh City.

Infectious diseases in Dak Lak increase sharply, spreading to many areas

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Dak Lak - Over the past time, infectious diseases have broken out in the area, with many cases distributed throughout communes and wards in the province.

Adjusting allowances for medical staff, Ministry of Health calculates expenditure sources

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About 120,000 primary healthcare workers at the grassroots level are preparing to receive increased allowances.

Deploying simultaneous multi-organ transplantation for the first time at a hospital in Quang Ninh

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Quang Ninh - According to news from Vietnam - Sweden Uong Bi Hospital, the hospital has just deployed the first time simultaneously taking and transplanting multiple tissues and organs right at the unit.

Organizational structure of the Center for Disease Control under the Department of Health of Hung Yen province

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The organizational structure of the Center for Disease Control under the Hung Yen Provincial Department of Health is based on Decision No. 814/QD-UBND.

Health status of victims in passenger car falling into abyss, 4 deaths

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Lam Dong - Regarding the case of a passenger car plunging into a ravine, killing 4 people and injuring 11 others, provincial leaders visited the hospital to inquire about the health of the victims.