Medical

Violations detected at 3 dental facilities in Hanoi, fined 135 million VND

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Hanoi - 3 dental facilities without operating licenses in My Duc commune fined 135 million VND.

Surgery of a 1.3kg teratoma for a 5-day-old baby girl

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 5-day-old baby girl was operated on by doctors to remove a giant tumor in the amputated region weighing 1.3kg.

Two people in Hung Yen fined 90 million VND for illegal medical examination and treatment

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Hung Yen - Hung Yen Department of Health fined Mr. Do Van Hai and Mr. Vu Van Thao for providing medical examination and treatment services without an operating license.

More support points for elderly health care right in the ward

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Hanoi - The daytime health care model in Dong Da ward helps the elderly to be monitored for health, exercise and community activities right near their residence.

5-day-old baby girl undergoes surgery for 1.3 kg teratoma

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 5-day-old baby girl underwent surgery to remove a strange tumor in the coccyx region weighing 1.3 kg after being discovered during pregnancy.

Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department investigates the case of 11 workers going to the emergency room after lunch

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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is investigating the case of 11 workers at a company in Hung Long commune being taken to the emergency room.

Measles in adults is not rare, many cases progress severely due to subjectivity

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Doctors warn that measles is not only a disease in children but adults can also get it and develop dangerously.

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.

Free treatment of congenital heart disease for a 9-year-old girl in Can Tho

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Can Tho - A 9-year-old child with congenital heart disease - atrial septal defect has just been successfully treated and is also supported with all treatment costs.

About 300 people and Khmer compatriots were examined and given free medicine

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Vinh Long - Responding to the Military-Civilian Tet, Chol Chnam Thmay Tet, about 300 Khmer people were health checked and given free medicine.

Healing sound in the journey of cancer treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - In the space of the Oncology Hospital filled with the smell of medicine, gentle therapeutic sounds echoed, bringing moments of peace to patients.

Traditional Vietnamese Medicine still has much room for development

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Vietnamese traditional medicine has great potential but has not been exploited commensurately; it is necessary to invest in research, technology and policies for sustainable development.

Baby swallows screws, family self-handling makes the situation more serious

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Quang Tri - The baby swallowed the screws, but the family handled it themselves, making the situation more serious. When taken to the hospital, fortunately, the doctor handled it in time.

Meningococcal meningitis cases appear, people proactively get vaccinated against the disease

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Faced with the risk of meningococcal meningitis progressing rapidly, many young people in Ho Chi Minh City have proactively vaccinated themselves to protect their health.

Da Nang launches Action Month for Food Safety, tightening street food

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Da Nang - From April 15-15, the city simultaneously controls street food, strictly handles violations to reduce the risk of poisoning.

First kidney extraction and transplant at Can Tho City General Hospital

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Can Tho - Can Tho City General Hospital has just successfully received the transfer of kidney extraction and transplantation technique for the first case from a living donor.