Medical

Prolonged heat, doctors indicate the amount of water the body needs to replenish each day

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Faced with prolonged heat, doctors have pointed out warning signs that the body is dehydrated, losing electrolytes, as well as how to supplement water properly.

Living with abnormal heartbeat for 10 years due to atrial fibrillation

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Ho Chi Minh City - Atrial fibrillation is being recorded a lot in the elderly and people with cardiovascular disease. The disease can progress silently and there is a risk of severe complications.

The main surgeon is entitled to a maximum allowance of 560,000 VND

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From July 15, 2026, the surgical allowance level in the medical industry is regulated from 40,000 VND to 560,000 VND/person/stage, depending on the role of participation and type of surgery.

Turning traditional medicine into a national resource

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Traditional Vietnamese medicine is facing a breakthrough opportunity, becoming a healthcare resource and developing the medicinal herb industry.

Patients in Da Nang hope to have more motivation from music

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Da Nang - Many patients treated for many days at Da Nang Lung Hospital expressed their desire for more du ca activities to relieve psychological pressure.

Sailor dies after experiencing signs of decompression and taken ashore for emergency treatment

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Lam Dong - A crew member experienced signs of decompression sickness while fishing at sea, was taken to the port by a fishing boat for emergency treatment but did not survive.

Difficulty swallowing, prolonged phlegm may warn of esophageal tumors

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HCMC - Esophageal tumors can silently progress with signs of prolonged swallowing obstruction that many people easily overlook.

Ho Chi Minh City gateway hospital promotes capacity, becoming a "medical shield

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Many regional hospitals at the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City are being comprehensively upgraded, helping people conveniently get medical examination and treatment near home and contributing to reducing the burden on upper levels.

AI enters blood pressure care: Kolia officially launched

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OSP Group officially launches Kolia - AI assistant application to support blood pressure monitoring.

31 people in Hung Yen suspected of poisoning after eating duck blood pudding

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Hung Yen - 31 people in 3 communes suspected of food poisoning, had to be hospitalized for treatment after eating duck blood soup bought from two business establishments.

Ca Mau simultaneously conducts periodic health checks for people

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On May 15, Ca Mau launched a program to provide free health check-ups and screenings for people in the area, aiming to manage the health of the entire population.

Doctors recommend ways to prevent digestive disorders for children in hot weather

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High temperatures make food easily spoiled and deteriorated if not properly preserved, thereby increasing the risk of digestive disorders in children during hot weather.

A company recalled and destroyed 511 cosmetic products

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The Drug Administration of Vietnam (Ministry of Health) requested the suspension of circulation, recall and destruction of 511 cosmetic products manufactured by Viet Huong Cosmetics Co., Ltd. nationwide.

Phu Quy Special Zone is the first mass health checkpoint in Lam Dong

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Lam Dong - Phu Quy Special Zone is chosen as the first locality in the province to implement a free universal health check-up program for students.

Affirming Vietnam's medical position from fetal heart transplantation

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Ho Chi Minh City - To date, team 2 of the hospital has performed 14 fetal cardiac interventions. Among them, 13/14 cases were technically successful and 13 fetuses were saved.

Grassroots healthcare before a major shift

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Grassroots healthcare is strengthened with human resources, technology and digital transformation, helping people access quality services right in their localities.

Ho Chi Minh City from expanding boundaries to expanding treatment opportunities for people

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To meet the healthcare needs of more than 14 million people after the merger, the Ho Chi Minh City health sector is entering a period of strong transformation.

Vietnam's fetal heart intervention marks its mark on the world map

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Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam's fetal heart intervention technique has gradually created an impression and position on the world medical map.

Rescuing a man who had cardiac arrest while swimming in Nha Trang beach

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Khanh Hoa - Rescuers promptly gave first aid and saved a man who had cardiac arrest while swimming in the Hon Chong area.

Health insurance medical examination and treatment costs in the first quarter increased by 152 billion VND in Vinh Long

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Vinh Long - Health insurance medical examination and treatment costs in the first quarter of 2026 increased by more than 152 billion VND despite the number of visits decreasing by 56,574, posing a requirement to effectively control the health insurance fund.