Medical

Doctors examine the patient trying to swallow rice to push fish bones and push foreign objects deep into the neck. Photo: Phuong Anh

Swallowing fish bones, swallowing rice for remedies, foreign object pierces the esophagus

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A simple-thinking fish bone choke caused a 35-year-old man in Bac Ninh to have surgery because a foreign object pierced his esophagus.

The Ministry of Health proposes major changes in the training of specialist doctors. Photo: Pham Dong

Ministry of Health proposes to replace the specialist doctor I, II model

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The Ministry of Health proposes innovation in doctor training, notably researching to replace the model of specialist doctors I and II with a more flexible program.

Medical examination and treatment activities at medical facilities in Gia Lai province. Photo: Hoai Phuong

Gia Lai proposes a series of solutions to remove bottlenecks in grassroots healthcare personnel

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Gia Lai proposed adjusting human resource norms, increasing preferential policies and prioritizing investment resources for grassroots healthcare, especially in difficult areas.

Medical examination and treatment activities for people in Gia Lai province. Photo: Hoai Phuong

Commune-level health stations in Gia Lai sharply reduced, many stations lack personnel

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Gia Lai reduced 238 health stations after arrangement, while the number of people served by each station increased nearly 3 times.

Early detection of breast cancer helps increase treatment and recovery opportunities.

Doctors recommend proactive breast cancer screening to increase treatment and recovery opportunities

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Breast cancer screening helps detect the disease at an early stage, improve treatment effectiveness, reduce care costs and improve recovery.