Medical
Emergency care, examination of 316,870 patients during the holidays, the workload of doctors and nurses increases
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During the holidays, medical facilities examined and provided emergency care for 316,870 patients; hospitalized for inpatient treatment for 91,749 cases.
From free screening to changing people's health care habits
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The free health screening program in Ho Chi Minh City helps to detect many underlying diseases early, opening up a more accessible and effective healthcare approach to the people.
Air ambulance takes 2 patients from island to mainland for treatment
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Ho Chi Minh City - In bad weather conditions, air ambulances promptly brought 2 patients from Truong Sa Lon island to the mainland for treatment.
Air ambulance takes 2 patients from Truong Sa to the mainland
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On May 3, Military Hospital 175 HCMC said that the air medical force had rescued a helicopter to promptly bring 2 patients to the mainland for treatment.
Ministry of Health proposes 24/7 supervision, tightening management of people who are required to receive medical treatment
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The number of people required for compulsory treatment is increasing, there are many inadequacies in management, the Ministry of Health proposes applying a 3-layer door system, 24/24 surveillance cameras at treatment facilities.
2-year-old girl in Da Nang seriously poisoned due to swallowing experimental chemicals
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Da Nang - A 2-year-old girl fell into a state of severe poisoning, multiple organ failure, due to swallowing her brother's experimental chemicals.
Obstetric miracle: Keeping the second pregnancy for another 13 weeks after the first baby was born at week 26
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After giving birth to the first baby at week 26 in a critical situation, a pregnant woman carrying twins was made efforts by doctors to keep the second fetus for another 13 weeks in the mother's womb.
More than 9,000 women supported to have enough 2 children, Ho Chi Minh City strives to reduce population aging
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Ho Chi Minh City is facing a prolonged low birth rate. In 2025, the average number of children per woman of reproductive age is only 1.51 children.
Many poor pediatric patients have more treatment opportunities thanks to support of up to 100 million VND
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Children in difficult circumstances are having more hope for treatment when they are supported with treatment costs of up to 100 million VND per case.
Number of people vaccinated with meningococcal vaccine increases by 30% in Vinh Long
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Vinh Long - The number of meningococcal vaccine injections increased by 20-30%, 30-50 turns per day, people proactively prevent disease before the risk of spreading in the community.
Food safety management model in Ho Chi Minh City is necessary
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Mr. Nguyen Manh Cuong - Vice Chairman of Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee - affirmed that the Food Safety Board before and now the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is a very necessary model.
3 locations in the toilet contain many bacteria but are often overlooked
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The toilet is a humid place, easily becoming an ideal environment for bacteria to grow.
Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department investigates the case of 11 workers going to the emergency room after lunch
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Ho Chi Minh City - Ho Chi Minh City Department of Food Safety is investigating the case of 11 workers at a company in Hung Long commune being taken to the emergency room.
Measles in adults is not rare, many cases progress severely due to subjectivity
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Doctors warn that measles is not only a disease in children but adults can also get it and develop dangerously.
Disease risk from releasing livestock carcasses on rivers and canals in Hung Yen
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Hung Yen - Vu Thu commune warns and requests strict handling of the situation of throwing livestock carcasses into rivers and canals, causing environmental pollution and potential risk of disease outbreaks.
Lung lavage, bronchoscopy to save 4 victims of a fire at night in Hanoi
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4 victims of the night fire in Hong Ha, Hanoi were given timely emergency care. Thanks to bronchoscopy and early ventilation, the respiratory condition of the patients improved significantly.
Don't let subjectivity pay the price with young children's health
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The figures in the Ministry of Health's monitoring report from week 1 to week 14 of 2026 show that the whole country recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease (acute respiratory infection common in young children, characterized by meningitis or meningitis due to bacterial attack), of which there were 4 deaths. Notably, children under 15 years old accounted for 46% of the total number of cases.
Endoscopy saves patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes
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HUE - A patient who swallowed 3 toothbrushes was successfully removed by endoscopic surgery by Dr. Hue, without surgery, with stable health.
Bringing misfortune upon oneself because of self-treatment according to word of mouth
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Many people with numbness in their hands, wrist pain, and ring fingers do not go for examination early but self-treat the disease according to advice or online, making the disease worse and missing the time for treatment.
Free treatment of congenital heart disease for a 9-year-old girl in Can Tho
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Can Tho - A 9-year-old child with congenital heart disease - atrial septal defect has just been successfully treated and is also supported with all treatment costs.
