Medical

remotely treated medical examination and treatment are paid for by health insurance, a strong digital transformation opportunity

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From July 1, 2025, remote medical examination and treatment and home examination will be officially paid by the Health Insurance Fund (HI) according to the Health Insurance Law 2024.

Pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries cut nearly 40% of administrative procedures

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In 2025, the Ministry of Health will cut nearly 40% of administrative procedures in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic sectors, contributing to facilitating people and businesses.

Cho Ray Hospital won first prize in the competition for smoke-free medical facilities

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Cho Ray Hospital has won the first prize of the first "Smokeless Medical Facility" contest organized by the Ministry of Health.

A hospital in Hanoi uses UAVs to transport samples and drugs

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Duc Giang General Hospital (Hanoi) is the first hospital in Vietnam to deploy UAVs in the medical supply chain.

Cancers are easily overlooked in men, threatening health

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HCMC - Men are still at risk of breast cancer, but most cases often detect the disease at a late stage.

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.

8-year-old child has stroke in class, doctors warn that all ages are at risk

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Doctors warn that stroke can occur at any age. In children, stroke is rare but not uncommon.

Young people in the cancer spinout

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Increasingly young cancer causes many young people to face the same worries about illness, treatment costs and disruptions in studying, work, and the future.

A hospital in Can Tho successfully deploys ultrasound endoscopy technique to place LAMS stent

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Can Tho - This opens up opportunities to access advanced intervention techniques for patients with complex pancreatic diseases in the Mekong Delta.

Increasing salaries and bonuses for medical staff of Bach Mai Hospital, Facility 2

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Bach Mai Hospital has a series of preferential policies for staff working at facility 2 in Ninh Binh such as increasing salaries, bonuses, prioritizing appointments first...