Medical
Surgery to remove 2 bolts to tighten the "little guy
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Can Tho - A patient with a metal screw that tightened his penis has just undergone successful emergency surgery at Can Tho Central General Hospital.
Meningococcal disease cases increase, doctors warn of risk of infection
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Meningococcal cases tend to increase in the first months of 2026, with many cases progressing rapidly and at risk of death.
Ministry of Health warns after the world has 3 deaths suspected of being caused by Hanta virus
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The Ministry of Health has just issued information after the world recorded 3 deaths suspected of being related to the Hanta virus on a cruise ship.
Rescuing a teenager who was stabbed in the lung and suffered severe bleeding in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City - A teenager with a punctured lung and severe bleeding was saved by Ba Ria General Hospital after a stressful surgery lasting more than 3 hours.
38-year-old patient escapes death after heart-penetrating wound
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Ho Chi Minh City - A 38-year-old patient with a critical transverse heart wound was just saved thanks to activating the red alert and emergency surgery.
From January 1, 2026, commune health stations will have at least 5 departments, the station director has the right to decide
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From January 1, 2026, the organizational structure of commune health stations will be improved in the direction of professionalization and becoming clearer.
Elderly people face the risk of serious complications after falling
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HCMC - Interlace hip fractures are a common form of bone fracture but are especially dangerous in the elderly, easily causing complications.
Hanoi students addicted to snacking from "dirty" skewers to spicy sticks, facing many dangers
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The bowel dishes of many students in front of school gates are painful issues of food hygiene and safety, school health and management responsibility.
Hue City hands over 40 Health Stations to the People's Committees of communes and wards for management
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HUE - From December 16, 2025, 40 Health Stations in Hue City will be transferred from the Health Center to the People's Committees of communes and wards for management.
Fine up to 30 million VND for selling alcohol to people under 18 years old
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Forcing a glass of alcohol to a person under 18 years old can be subject to a fine of up to 30 million VND.
The Ministry of Health requests an urgent investigation into the suspected bread poisoning case in Quang Ngai
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Quang Ngai - Many local people show signs of bread poisoning after eating at Hong Van bread chain. The Ministry of Health requests urgent investigation and traceability.
Saving the life of a child with hand, foot and mouth disease, respiratory failure, heart damage
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HCMC - The City Children's Hospital said it has successfully saved a child with hand, foot and mouth disease with complications of respiratory failure and severe heart damage.
Ready for food safety Tet
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Lunar New Year is the most sacred time of the year, when every family hopes for reunion, peace and completeness. But it is also on this occasion that concerns about food safety are more permanent than ever: From cakes, jams, wine, processed foods to street food, collective kitchens.
Hope for cancer patients
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The Can Tho City Oncology Hospital project with a scale of 500 beds, after many difficulties, is being revived with strong political determination.
2 children in Ho Chi Minh City died from drowning
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HCMC - In just about a month, Children's Hospital 1 received 2 children who died from drowning.
Exfoliation with endoscopy, a new solution for children with severe abnormalities in the skull joint
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HCMC - A child with climatropical disease has just had successful surgery using the climatropical cutting technique with endoscopic support.
4 common misconceptions about palm oil
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palm oil is often misunderstood as harmful to health, but cardiologists affirm that if used properly, palm oil is still safe.
From 2026, medical staff can enjoy 100% occupational allowances
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From 2026, medical staff working in some specific fields or in disadvantaged areas can enjoy preferential allowances of up to 100%.
More than 30 people in Lam Dong hospitalized with signs of suspected poisoning
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Lam Dong - Many people in Phan Thiet area were hospitalized with symptoms of suspected food poisoning. Coincidentally, the patients all ate the bread in the same place.
Bread shop causes more than 70 people to be hospitalized for emergency care that is not qualified for business
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Quang Ngai - By the afternoon of December 14, three local medical facilities had received more than 70 people for emergency treatment, initially diagnosed with suspected food poisoning due to eating Hong Van bread.
