Medical

Resident doctors work without pay, tuition fee 65 million VND/year

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Although resident doctors are trained according to the highest clinical practice standards of the Vietnamese health system, treatment policies are not commensurate.

Ministry of Health updates list of health insurance drugs, the biggest update in 8 years

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Based on the current list, the Ministry of Health has reviewed 1,037 active ingredients specified in Circular 20 on the list of health insurance drugs.

23-week-old newborn escaped critical condition after nearly 100 days of active treatment

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HCMC - On November 28, Hung Vuong Hospital announced that it had successfully raised a 23-week-old extremely premature baby.

Comprehensive ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products is in line with the global trend

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Experts affirmed that the current global trend is to completely ban e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Why is a resident doctor not yet recognized as a master's degree?

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Many opinions disagree when the Ministry of Education and Training believes that the inpatient and specialist doctor program is "training - practice", not granting degrees like a master's or doctorate.

Decoding the genetic sequence of bacteria to clarify the cause of bread poisoning in Ho Chi Minh City

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HCMC - The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health and OUCRU continue to conduct cross-ultural testing and giaigate the genetic sequence of bacteria to clarify the cause of the bread poisoning case.

Timely saving the life of a patient with critical electric shock

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HCMC - A 60-year-old patient suffered from an electrical short circuit and respiratory arrest and was given timely emergency care by Vung Tau General Hospital and is recovering stably.

menu suspected of causing 14 workers in Hue to suffer food poisoning

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HUE - 14 workers at JOINTWELL Vietnam Company suspected of food poisoning after lunch, their health has basically stabilized.

Synchronous investment, bringing modern healthcare to the grassroots

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From digital transformation to human resource investment, facilities and grassroots health care are being gradually modernized, affirming the fundamental role of the national health system.

To prevent seasonal diseases, parents limit children's close contact with friends

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During the changing seasons, flu and respiratory diseases increase, making many parents more cautious. Many people limit children's contact with friends to prevent the disease from spreading.

Number of people suspected of food poisoning after eating bread in Ho Chi Minh City increased to 299 people

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HCMC - Currently, there are 299 people suspected of food poisoning after eating bread at the No. Bich toad bread shop system.

388 students at a school in Nghe An stay home from school to prevent the A flu pandemic

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Nghe An - After more than 160 students of Con Cuong Boarding Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities contracted influenza A, the school has allowed all students to stay home from school to prevent the epidemic.

Suggestions for 6 yoga poses to help reduce stomach pain, bloating, and flatulence

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6 recommended yoga poses that can help reduce stomach problems and improve digestion.

E-cigarettes are rampant from online markets, many young people are poisoned, brain damage

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Hanoi - In October alone, the Poison Control Center of Bach Mai Hospital recorded a sudden increase in severe poisoning cases related to e-cigarettes.

E-cigarettes are banned, but the penalty framework and handling authority are still not complete

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Although e-cigarettes have been banned, due to the lack of specific regulations on penalties and handling of violations, the number of cases of e-cigarette and heated tobacco poisoning is still increasing.

Thanh Hoa successfully treats rare cases of volleyball curvature

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Thanh Hoa General Hospital has just successfully treated a rare case of general tetanus, with a high risk of death.

Rescuing a patient who went swimming in Truong Sa but suffered from emphysema, critical condition

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HCMC - On November 11, Military Hospital 175 announced that it had performed a field surgery on a large Truong Sa Island for a patient with emphysema and critical condition.

Warning of common diseases in middle-aged women

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HCMC - Musculoskeletal fatigue is a common disease in middle-aged women. Large tonsils can cause internal bleeding and the risk of death if not intervened promptly.

Mobilizing the blood of soldiers on the island, doctors set up emergency field surgery rooms to save patients

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HCMC - On November 11, Military Hospital 175 said it had successfully treated a patient with air overflow and subcutaneous emphysema in the middle of the hospitalization.

Hospitals are slow to deploy electronic medical records

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By the end of September 2025, only about 50% of hospitals had announced the implementation of electronic medical records.