Medical

Surgery to remove 2 bolts to tighten the "little guy

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Can Tho - A patient with a metal screw that tightened his penis has just undergone successful emergency surgery at Can Tho Central General Hospital.

Meningococcal disease cases increase, doctors warn of risk of infection

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Meningococcal cases tend to increase in the first months of 2026, with many cases progressing rapidly and at risk of death.

Ministry of Health warns after the world has 3 deaths suspected of being caused by Hanta virus

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The Ministry of Health has just issued information after the world recorded 3 deaths suspected of being related to the Hanta virus on a cruise ship.

Rescuing a teenager who was stabbed in the lung and suffered severe bleeding in Ho Chi Minh City

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Ho Chi Minh City - A teenager with a punctured lung and severe bleeding was saved by Ba Ria General Hospital after a stressful surgery lasting more than 3 hours.

38-year-old patient escapes death after heart-penetrating wound

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Ho Chi Minh City - A 38-year-old patient with a critical transverse heart wound was just saved thanks to activating the red alert and emergency surgery.

Increased immunity for children, nutritionists suggest foods to supplement

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Nutritionists recommend that parents should prioritize food groups rich in vitamins and minerals to help children increase their resistance.

Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2 in Can Gio, performs the first surgery

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HCMC - The first surgery at Tu Du Hospital, Facility 2, marked an important step forward as Can Gio people accessed safe and timely surgical services in the locality.

Dengue fever in Vinh Long exceeds 6,800 cases, many children hospitalized

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Vinh Long - Dengue fever outbreak, cases increased rapidly, severe cases appeared many and there were deaths.

Many elderly people receive free medical examinations

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HCMC - As part of the city's elderly health care program, in recent days, many elderly people have received free health check-ups.

In the first 8 months of 2025, the total value of buying, selling and merging in the health sector reached 4.8 billion USD

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In the first 8 months of 2025, the total buying and selling value and M&A reached 4.8 billion USD, up 21% compared to 2024.

Diver suffered from bone necrosis suspected to be due to occupational disease

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A diver in Quang Tri who has been suffering from bone necrosis for more than 20 years is suspected to have suffered from an occupational disease, and has been warned by doctors about the risk of bone fractures and advised to stop diving.

In the midst of the historic flood, doctors in Dak Lak, Khanh Hoa volunteer to save people

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Heavy rain caused many areas in Khanh Hoa and Dak Lak to be deeply flooded. The health sector has activated the entire on-duty, emergency and treatment system for the people.

Resident doctors are elite but not recognized in the graduation system

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Affirming that resident doctors are "eluculent", the National Assembly delegate proposed adding a postgraduate training degree in the health sector to the national graduation program.

People with high blood pressure face the risk of cardiovascular complications when infected with influenza A

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Many patients with underlying diseases are hospitalized with respiratory failure after getting influenza A. Doctors warn that this group is susceptible to complications.

Two Cambodian hospitals cooperate to save mother and fetus with rare syndrome

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HCMC - The Cambodian mother was transferred to Cho Ray in a state of severe breast pain. The diagnostic results determined that Marfan syndrome was rare.

Cold, dry weather, doctors warn of the cause of increased dryness and itching

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Cold and dry weather makes many people feel dry and itchy. Dermatologists have pointed out the causes of this condition.

Influenza A increases rapidly in Hanoi, Tamiflu is short of goods and increases prices to 1 million VND/box

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Hanoi The rapid increase of influenza A has caused many people to rush to buy Tami flu, causing a shortage of drugs. Prices at some stores have been pushed up to 1 million VND/box.

Scolding others, Can Tho man suspected of having a punctured heart

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Can Tho - The patient's family said that after fighting with another person, he was stabbed with an unknown object, suspected of having a punctured heart.

Doctor Tran Thanh Tri and the pioneering journey of liver transplantation for children

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HCMC - After 20 years of working with ngoai children and liver transplants, Dr. Tran Thanh Tri has not only saved many children but also passed on the profession to young doctors.

The West recorded more than 10,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease

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In the first 9 months of 2025, provinces and cities in the Mekong Delta region recorded more than 10,000 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease.