Medical

Prolonged heat, doctors indicate the amount of water the body needs to replenish each day

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Faced with prolonged heat, doctors have pointed out warning signs that the body is dehydrated, losing electrolytes, as well as how to supplement water properly.

Living with abnormal heartbeat for 10 years due to atrial fibrillation

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Ho Chi Minh City - Atrial fibrillation is being recorded a lot in the elderly and people with cardiovascular disease. The disease can progress silently and there is a risk of severe complications.

The main surgeon is entitled to a maximum allowance of 560,000 VND

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From July 15, 2026, the surgical allowance level in the medical industry is regulated from 40,000 VND to 560,000 VND/person/stage, depending on the role of participation and type of surgery.

Turning traditional medicine into a national resource

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Traditional Vietnamese medicine is facing a breakthrough opportunity, becoming a healthcare resource and developing the medicinal herb industry.

Patients in Da Nang hope to have more motivation from music

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Da Nang - Many patients treated for many days at Da Nang Lung Hospital expressed their desire for more du ca activities to relieve psychological pressure.

Removing the entire stomach due to cancer, saving patients with multiple background diseases

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On February 11, Gia Dinh People's Hospital, facility 2, Ho Chi Minh City, announced that it had just regained the life of a patient with stomach cancer and severe malnutrition.

Efforts to ensure blood reserves during Tet

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The National Institute of Hematology and Blood Transfusion calls on the community to participate in blood donation to ensure blood reserves for the Lunar New Year, helping patients overcome difficulties.

Ministry of Health "whistles" for refusing to pay for health insurance when taking X-rays for less than 6 minutes

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Faced with the situation of scans not being scanned for 6 minutes and being refused payment, the Ministry of Health requested not to use electro-optical techniques as a basis for health insurance assessment.

Da Nang Hospital presents hundreds of Tet gifts to patients

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Da Nang - Da Nang Hospital coordinates with philanthropists to give 250 gifts including necessities and cash to share difficulties.

Levia Plus bottled water on the list of substandard products

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Hanoi - Levia Plus and Thang Long are 2 bottled drinking water samples with test results that did not meet microbial indicators.

Da Nang organizes a 0-dong fair for dialysis patients

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Da Nang - Da Nang Hospital coordinates with businesses to organize the "0-dong Fair" program, giving Tet gifts to dialysis patients.

Leprosy patients live quietly in Hanoi, happy with each Tet visit

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When Tet and spring come, leprosy patients at the treatment area in Hanoi have another source of warm joy from visitors.

Preventing H5N1 avian flu from spreading to humans in Ha Tinh

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Ha Tinh - H5N1 avian flu has appeared in Cam Xuyen commune, so the Center for Disease Control has proactively prevented transmission to humans.

Doctors warn of seemingly harmless habits that increase the risk of fatty liver

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Through examination, doctors said that fatty liver disease is increasing and gave recommendations to help prevent the disease.

Ministry of Health tightens Tet emergency care, reports every day, on duty with no missed cases

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The Ministry of Health requests the entire health system to strengthen emergency duty 24/24 hours, ensuring timely admission and treatment of all cases, and at the same time report daily.

Donating 620 units of blood for emergency and treatment of patients during Tet

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Ha Tinh - On the morning of February 8th, the Steering Committee for Blood Donation Mobilization of Ha Tinh province organized the 18th "Red Sunday" Program in 2026, collecting 620 units of blood.

27 food safety testing facilities designated by the Ministry of Health

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The Ministry of Health announces the list of testing facilities designated to serve state management of food safety.

Proposal for 6 preferential allowances for medical staff

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Medical staff are about to have preferential allowances. The draft decree of the Ministry of Health proposes 6 levels of benefits, with a roadmap from 2026.

Pregnant mothers enjoy Tet space in a hospital in Can Tho

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Can Tho - Medical staff of Can Tho City Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital have designed a Spring Flower Street for pregnant mothers to celebrate Tet, thereby raising funds to support patients in difficult circumstances.

Health insurance is expected to pay for breast and cervical cancer screening

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Health insurance is expected to pay for breast cancer and cervical cancer screening services from the period 2028 – 2030.