Medical
Prolonged abdominal pain, 14-year-old girl discovers 12cm spiral ovarian tumor
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Hanoi - A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized with severe abdominal pain and a 12cm spiral ovarian tumor was discovered.
Ho Chi Minh City sends doctors to homes to examine patients
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Ho Chi Minh City - Piloting home medical examinations for people in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to reduce the burden on upper-level hospitals and improve the effectiveness of grassroots healthcare.
When health insurance cards are less "sluggish" due to irregularities
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From July 1, 2026, a notable change in health insurance (HI) policy officially takes effect: People who go for outpatient examinations outside the tuyến at some qualified medical facilities will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the HI fund for many diseases and groups of diseases that were previously not covered.
Medical tourism opens up directions to attract international visitors to Da Nang
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Da Nang - Medical tourism is considered a strategic segment, where hospitals, hotels, travel and health recovery services create new value.
Outpatient examination places covered by 50% health insurance
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From July 1, 2026, people participating in health insurance who self-go for outpatient examinations outside the line can be paid 50% of the benefit level, but not all medical examination and treatment facilities apply it.
Dengue fever outbreak against regulations, the number of cases is 2.5 times higher than the same period
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Dengue hemorrhagic fever broke out against regulations with nearly 50,000 cases in the first months of 2026, an increase of 2.5 times compared to the same period last year.
Things to consider when choosing contraception
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Choosing a suitable contraceptive method not only helps prevent pregnancy effectively but also relates to the health and personal needs of each person.
From the health insurance card to the story of social security for each family
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Many people only remember the health insurance card (HI) when going for medical examination, hospitalization or medical procedures. However, behind that HI card is a much bigger story - a story about sharing and social security for the whole community.
Students are more assured with the free health check-up policy in Hanoi
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Hanoi - Many students studying in Hanoi believe that the free health check-up policy from July 1, 2026 will help people feel more secure about their health.
Many people experience dry eyes in the summer, doctors show effective care
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Hot weather and frequent use of air conditioning can cause drooping, tired and dry eyes. Doctors have pointed out some effective eye protection measures.
People are happy when medical examination and treatment outside the tuyến is paid 50% by health insurance
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Health insurance will pay 50% of outpatient medical examination and treatment costs from July 1, 2026, helping people reduce the burden of medical expenses.
Doctors recommend ways to prevent cataracts in the elderly
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Regular eye exams and maintaining a reasonable diet play an important role in protecting vision and reducing the risk of cataracts in the elderly.
31 weeks pregnant to find out, 20-year-old girl takes 10 abortion pills
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When she knew she was pregnant, the 20-year-old girl self-medicated with about 10 abortion pills. When admitted to the hospital, the patient faced many dangerous obstetric complications.
Premenopause cravings increase in summer, experts explain the reasons
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Hot summer weather not only causes fatigue but also increases the frequency and severity of hot flashes in premenopausal women.
Hanoi Department of Health answers about the professional preferential allowance regime for contract doctors
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Contract doctors are not entitled to professional preferential allowances according to Decree No. 56/2011/ND-CP, but have support funds from the unit's professional revenue.
Health insurance increases benefits from July 1, patients still have many worries
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From July 1st, expand benefits, adjust the level of health insurance benefits. However, many people are still concerned about procedures and drug availability.
Prolonged heat, eye diseases increase
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Prolonged heat and frequent exposure to sunlight or sitting in air conditioning for many hours increase dry eyes and opacity.
High blood pressure for 30 years, Filipino man discovers dangerous endocrine disease
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After 30 years of uncontrollable high blood pressure, the Filipino man was diagnosed and successfully treated by Vietnamese doctors.
Playing in the summer, many children are hospitalized due to seemingly harmless falls
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Summer is the time when falling accidents in children increase. Doctors warn that many cases of fractures can still move, making parents easily subjective.
Hanoi supports costs for nearsightedness treatment, young people have more motivation for treatment
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Prolonged inconvenience due to nearsightedness, many young people have more motivation to treat refractive errors when Hanoi implements cost support policies from July 1, 2026.
