Medical

Prolonged abdominal pain, 14-year-old girl discovers 12cm spiral ovarian tumor

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Hanoi - A 14-year-old girl was hospitalized with severe abdominal pain and a 12cm spiral ovarian tumor was discovered.

Ho Chi Minh City sends doctors to homes to examine patients

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Ho Chi Minh City - Piloting home medical examinations for people in Ho Chi Minh City is expected to reduce the burden on upper-level hospitals and improve the effectiveness of grassroots healthcare.

When health insurance cards are less "sluggish" due to irregularities

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From July 1, 2026, a notable change in health insurance (HI) policy officially takes effect: People who go for outpatient examinations outside the tuyến at some qualified medical facilities will be paid 50% of the benefit level by the HI fund for many diseases and groups of diseases that were previously not covered.

Medical tourism opens up directions to attract international visitors to Da Nang

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Da Nang - Medical tourism is considered a strategic segment, where hospitals, hotels, travel and health recovery services create new value.

Outpatient examination places covered by 50% health insurance

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From July 1, 2026, people participating in health insurance who self-go for outpatient examinations outside the line can be paid 50% of the benefit level, but not all medical examination and treatment facilities apply it.