Medical
Ministry of Health increases surveillance ahead of Ebola warning
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World Health Organization (WHO) urgently warns internationally about the Ebola epidemic in Africa, Vietnamese Ministry of Health strengthens surveillance.
Basic salary increases to 2.53 million VND, highest doctor salary exceeds 20 million VND/month
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From July 1, 2026, the base salary will increase to 2.53 million VND/month, the highest salary of doctors may exceed 20 million VND/month excluding allowances.
Early detection of congenital hand and foot deformities, avoiding motor effects in children
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Ho Chi Minh City - Congenital hand and foot deformities not only affect aesthetics but also directly affect children's mobility, living ability, and long-term development.
Enjoy 100% of health insurance benefits when performing international obligations
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International commuters are paid 100% of the medical examination and treatment costs according to regulations by the health insurance fund (HI).
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.
Expanding satellite hospitals, providing high-quality treatment right in the locality
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The Ministry of Health has just approved the Satellite Hospital Project for the period 2026 - 2030, with the goal of developing at least 200 hospitals nationwide, bringing high-quality services closer to people, especially remote and isolated areas.
A dog suspected of being rabid bites many people in Lam Dong
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Lam Dong - A dog with suspected rabies bite many people in Phuoc Hoi ward and then ran away.
Changes to regulations on licensing medical examination and treatment from July 1st
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From July 1, the Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee is decentralized in authority to carry out administrative procedures for issuing medical examination and treatment practice licenses.
5-year-old boy loses 2 fingers while playing with homemade electric bike
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A 5-year-old boy had his hand caught in a homemade electric wheel, severed 2 fingers; severe injuries, unable to replant.
Ministry of National Defense revokes 2 medical examination and treatment practice licenses
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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2132/QD-BQP revoking 2 practicing licenses (practicing certificates) for medical examination and treatment of individuals.
Ministry of National Defense revokes 8 Medical examination and treatment operating licenses
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The Ministry of National Defense issued Decision No. 2131/QD-BQP revoking 8 Medical Examination and Treatment Operation Licenses of medical examination and treatment facilities.
Hand, foot and mouth complex, EV71 strain increases in Can Tho
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Can Tho - The number of severe hand, foot and mouth disease cases is higher than the same period in 2025 with EV71 strain accounting for about 50%.
Rescuing a 7-year-old boy with meningococcal disease in Ho Chi Minh City
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Children's Hospital 2 in Ho Chi Minh City has just successfully treated a critical meningococcal patient.
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.
Khanh Hoa strives for 90% of couples to have premarital health check-ups
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Khanh Hoa is promoting the prenatal and neonatal screening, diagnosis, and treatment program for the period 2026–2030.
Examination and emergency care for more than 171 thousand patients during the April 30 - May 1 holiday
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During the 2 holidays, medical examination and treatment facilities examined and provided emergency care for 171,501 patients; 59,410 people were hospitalized for inpatient treatment.
