Medical

Saigon Hot News: Ho Chi Minh City spends nearly 600 billion VND to build a bridge to connect the South

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Saigon Hot News July 10th: Ho Chi Minh City spends nearly 600 billion VND to build a bridge to connect the South; More medical schools in Ho Chi Minh City announce the minimum admission score for 2026...

Hospital in Ca Mau puts into operation 512-slice Spectrum CT system applying AI

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Ca Mau - The AI-applied 512-slice Spectrum CT System was officially put into operation by Thanh Vu Medic Bac Lieu General Hospital.

People escape the scene of going far away for in-depth medical examination and treatment at the central level

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After many years of waiting, people have been able to access central-level specialized medical services when Viet Duc Hospital in Ninh Binh officially operates.

Health insurance referral: Compulsory documents patients need to know

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Patients need to prepare all documents according to regulations when carrying out procedures for transferring to health insurance (HI) to ensure their rights.

The journey to bring children from the "quiet world" to the sounds of life

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Many families think their children are just slow to speak, and when they are taken for hearing tests, they discover that their children have poor hearing, and they have to implant cochlear electrodes to regain their sound.

Exercising too much, male patient over 40 years old had to have an emergency stent

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Hanoi - Male patient over 40 years old hospitalized for emergency treatment, had to have a stent inserted after exercising too much, causing damage to the upper tràng mạc artery.

Adding confidence to vitiligo patients from the free examination program

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The free examination program for vitiligo patients organized by the Central Dermatology Hospital has brought opportunities for examination and added motivation for patients.

White fluctuations have a major impact on patients' psychology

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Ho Chi Minh City - vitiligo usually does not affect health or life. However, the disease greatly affects the psychology and quality of life of patients.

Patients reduce the burden of costs thanks to health insurance paying 50% for out-of-zone examinations

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From July 1st, outpatients who are out of line will be paid 50% of the cost by health insurance, contributing to reducing the financial burden for patients.

The journey of healing becomes more arduous on peak hot days

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In harsh weather, many patients and their families have to brace themselves against the heat at the hospital and rented rooms throughout the treatment process.

Dong Nai deploys biometric identification when registering for medical examination

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Dong Nai - Dong Nai General Hospital deploys biometric identification system to serve medical examination registration.

Ho Chi Minh City will pilot home health insurance medical examination and treatment

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Ho Chi Minh City - Elderly people, people with chronic diseases, people with disabilities, and people with difficulty walking can soon receive health insurance medical examination and treatment right at home.

Removing obstacles in mobile medical examination and treatment for vulnerable people

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Removing legal barriers to mobile medical examination and treatment activities has become an urgent requirement to ensure the right to access healthcare for all people.

Which central hospitals pay 50% of health insurance out of line from July 1. 2026

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From July 1, 2026, when examining and treating outpatients at the hospitals below, health insurance participants will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the health insurance fund.

Thinking it was a common uterine fibroid, doctors were surprised when opening the abdominal cavity

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Thinking it was a normal uterine fibroid removal case, the surgical team had to change their strategy right on the operating table when they discovered the tumor strayed to an unexpected location.

Electronic medical records pave the way for smart hospitals in Vietnam

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Da Nang - Electronic medical records are not just about abandoning paper records, but a foundation for the health sector to apply artificial intelligence and build smart hospitals.

Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital supports a 720-gram baby girl of a Singaporean tourist

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Da Nang - Da Nang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital has nurtured a premature baby girl born at week 27 of pregnancy, weighing 720 grams, who is the child of a Singaporean tourist couple.

More than 100 children receive free health check-ups in Phuc Hoa commune, Cao Bang

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Cao Bang - Free health check-ups for hundreds of children under 6 years old.

Endoscopic surgery saves a patient with intestinal obstruction due to rectal tumor with foreign object

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Vinh Long - General Hospital successfully performed laparoscopic surgery, saving a patient with intestinal obstruction due to rectal tumor and foreign object.

Having health insurance but still having to buy medicine themselves: Many people do not know they can be refunded money

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Self-purchasing medicine even when being treated with health insurance does not mean losing benefits. Many cases are still reimbursed by the health insurance agency.