Medical
First hospital in Vietnam to remove two polycystic kidneys, transplant kidney in one surgery
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HUE - Hue Central Hospital has just successfully performed a particularly complex surgery, marking a step forward in organ transplantation in Vietnam.
Swallowing a toothpick, a man almost punctures his duodenum
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Khanh Hoa - Khanh Hoa General Hospital receives a case of swallowing toothpicks causing serious injury.
Outpatient medicine distribution for over 30 days: Vietnam Social Security has new directions
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Vietnam Social Security said that the implementation of outpatient medicine dispensing for more than 30 days at some health insurance medical examination and treatment facilities is not uniform.
Taking medicine "to relieve headaches", 3 children hospitalized in a state of convulsions
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Quang Tri - 3 children residing in Huong Phung commune were hospitalized in a state of reduced consciousness, convulsions, and were diagnosed with sedating poisoning.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan: Comprehensive people's health care, from early, remote and right from the grassroots level
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The 14th National Congress of the Party took place from January 19-25, 2026. Reporters of Health and Life Newspaper exchanged with Member of the Party Central Committee, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan about the implementation of Resolution 72-NQ/TW dated September 9, 2025 of the Politburo, along with key solutions to remove long-standing bottlenecks in the health sector, strongly shifting from the "treatment" mindset to comprehensive health care according to the cycle of life, putting people at the center.
Rescuing a patient in critical condition due to abortion with medicine at a private clinic
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Doctors warn that drug abortion is only safe when performed and monitored at licensed medical facilities with full emergency equipment.
Firecrackers cause serious injuries: Patient detonates gas cylinder, doctor discovers the truth
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At the beginning of the new year 2026, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital continuously received many emergency cases due to firecracker accidents, and many serious cases.
People in Ho Chi Minh City no longer have to travel far from home whenever they need medical examination
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After merging administrative boundaries, the Ho Chi Minh City health sector has promoted the consolidation and connection of the public health system.
Hai Phong penalizes dental clinics for providing services without a license
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Hai Phong - A dental clinic in Hung Dao ward, Hai Phong was fined 56.5 million VND for violating 4 administrative acts.
Patient with repeated respiratory circulatory arrest rescued
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Ho Chi Minh City - On January 13, Thong Nhat Hospital said that it successfully treated a male patient with multiple respiratory arrests, with a very high risk of death.
COVID-19 still poses a risk of severe development
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Although classified as a group B infectious disease, severe COVID-19 cases are still sporadically recorded at the National Hospital for Tropical Diseases.
After arrangement, Ninh Binh has 18 regional general hospitals
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Ninh Binh - Deploying the rearrangement of the health network in the area, the province dissolved 4 health centers and established 18 regional general hospitals.
From hepatitis B to liver cancer, the disease progresses silently, easily overlooked
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Ho Chi Minh City - Liver cancer progresses silently, so periodic check-ups are needed to avoid worse complications.
Doctors recommend vaccination, proactively prevent epidemics before Tet
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Faced with the risk of increased epidemics during Tet, doctors recommend that people proactively get vaccinated early to protect their health.
Fatigue after lunch, where does the cause come from?
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The feeling of sluggishness and drowsiness after lunch is not only due to lack of will, but originates from natural physiological changes in the body.
Patient wrapped his left hand in a meat grinder
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Ho Chi Minh City - On January 13, Military Hospital 175 said that it had just provided emergency care for a patient whose left hand was wrapped inside by a meat grinder.
Eating refrigerated food in the wrong way, experts warn of risks
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Eating cold-cooked food is a common habit, but if done incorrectly, the risk of food poisoning and digestive disorders may increase.
Da Nang increases stroke cases as weather turns cold
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Da Nang - The number of patients hospitalized due to stroke increased sharply during the transitional season, with an average of nearly 20 cases received per day.
24/24 companionship to help depressed patients overcome mental crises
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For severe depression cases, patients need to be closely monitored and treated for a long time, requiring perseverance and dedication from the team of doctors and nurses.
Da Nang deploys to receive Quang Nam Central General Hospital from the Ministry of Health
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Da Nang - The city is urgently implementing procedures to receive Quang Nam Central General Hospital from the Ministry of Health.
