Medical

Lam Dong Department of Health guides the prevention of meningococcal meningitis

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Lam Dong - The health sector has concluded monitoring cases of close contact with meningococcal meningitis cases, advising people to proactively prevent the disease.

Ward military promptly supports pregnant woman in labor while on the road

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Lam Dong - A pregnant woman showing signs of labor while moving on the road was promptly taken to a medical facility by the military force of Bao Loc Ward 3.

Proposal to integrate tuberculosis screening into periodic health check-ups for people

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In 2025, the whole country detected more than 19,000 cases of tuberculosis, equivalent to about 63% of the estimated number of cases in the community.

Bread eating incident leaves 19 people hospitalized, Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation

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19 people hospitalized after eating bread in Tinh Khe commune (Quang Ngai), suspected of food poisoning. The Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation and handling of the case.

Accident while diving in Lam Dong, 1 diver dies

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Lam Dong - A divers encountered an accident while diving, although taken to the hospital for emergency treatment, he did not survive.

From stray dogs to domestic dogs, the risk of rabies increases in children

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HCMC - Continuously recording that children bitten by dogs have to be hospitalized for emergency care, experts warn that the risk of rabies is always present if handled incorrectly or subjectively.

Details on how to calculate the salary of newly graduated doctors from January 1, 2026

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From January 1, 2026, the way to calculate salaries for newly graduated doctors will have many notable changes.

Plan to invest in surgical robots with the ability to perform precise surgery at Viet Duc Hospital, Facility 2

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Viet Duc Hospital accelerates investment in modern equipment, preparing high-quality human resources to ensure similar treatment quality between the two facilities.

Increased respiratory and ear, nose and throat diseases due to air pollution

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HCMC Currently, with air pollution in HCMC at an alarming level, many diseases of the ENT attack people.

Warning about hair worm infections from the habit many people often have

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After many months of digestive disorders, abdominal pain and weight loss, a 57-year-old woman in Bac Ninh went to the clinic and was discovered to have a large amount of hair worms.

Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2 in Can Gio, examines more than 5,000 visits after 1 month

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On December 13, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health said that after more than 1 month of operation, Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2, has received more than 5,000 outpatient visits.

Hanoi Medical University promotes biomedical cooperation and AI application in healthcare

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Hanoi - On December 12, Hanoi Medical University organized the KIT-ASEAN Scientific Conference 2025, emphasizing two key topics: biomedical medicine and artificial intelligence in healthcare.

Vietnam will achieve the goal of exempting hospital fees for all people

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Sharing about the Resolution approving the investment policy of the National Target Program on health care, population and development for the 2026-2035 period, which was just approved by the National Assembly on December 11, Associate Professor, Dr. Dao Xuan Co - Director of Bach Mai Hospital - assessed this as a policy of profound humanitarian significance, demonstrating the commitment of the Party and State in ensuring the right to health care for all people, and at the same time being a "revolutionary statement" for the health sector.

An Giang reviews and advises on the development of a resolution to support health insurance for people infected with HIV

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An Giang - The support for health insurance premiums for people infected with HIV is in the process of advising the Provincial People's Committee to submit to the Provincial People's Council to register and make a resolution.

An Giang has purchased drug reserves until the end of April 2026

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An Giang - Medical units in the province have made stock purchases until the end of April 2026, so there should be absolutely no shortage of drugs.

Vietnam strives to restore the vaccination rate, catch-all vaccination for children

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The Ministry of Health has just launched a health education and communication program on vaccination for the 2025-2027 period to raise public awareness.

Hai Phong strengthens out-of-hospital emergency capacity

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15 modern ambulances will be distributed at satellite points of Hai Phong 115 Emergency Center to ensure 24/7 readiness throughout the city.

Gia Lai Department of Health leads in service quality in 2025

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Gia Lai - Gia Lai Provincial Department of Health is the leading unit in the 2025 service index for people and businesses with 94.74 points, ranking excellently in the whole province.

Many authors won national journalism awards for HIV/AIDS prevention and control

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On the evening of December 10, at the Vietnam-Soviet Friendship Labor Cultural Palace (Hanoi), the Closing Ceremony and Awarding Ceremony of the National Press Award for HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control took place.

Cardiovascular inflammation after viral infections can easily be mistaken for myocardial infarction

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HCMC - On December 10, Thu Duc Regional General Hospital announced that it had just successfully saved two patients with myocarditis mistaken for myocardial infarction.