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Nearly 24,500 Vietnamese women are diagnosed with breast cancer yearly

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women, but advances in early detection and personalized treatment are changing outcomes across Vietnam.

Vietnam's stroke care draws overseas Vietnamese home

Vietnam's high volume of stroke patients is helping physicians build extensive clinical experience, offering renewed hope to patients returning from overseas.

Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh campus sees 28,000 patients in two weeks

Just two weeks after officially opening, Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh campus has received nearly 28,000 outpatient visits, performed hundreds of surgeries and introduced a wide range of advanced medical procedures.

29-year-old wife battles advanced cancer with husband's unwavering support

At 29, while eagerly planning to start a family, Danh Thi Lan Oanh never imagined she would be confronted with a devastating turning point: stage 4 breast cancer that had already spread to her bones.

Vietnamese are delaying marriage beyond age 27, health official says

The Ministry of Health has identified delayed marriage among young adults as one of the country's most pressing demographic challenges.

Award-winning study advances immediate breast reconstruction in Vietnam

Doctors at K Hospital have been recognized for research showing that immediate breast reconstruction can significantly improve long-term quality of life for breast cancer patients.

Enhancing Vietnam's next-generation vaccine manufacturing

Vietnam and France have strengthened cooperation on next-generation vaccine technology as VNVC and Sanofi advance plans to localize vaccine manufacturing, supporting health security and biotechnology development.

Viet Duc Hospital opens European-standard campus in Ninh Binh

Designed to European standards, Viet Duc Hospital's new Ninh Binh campus begins operations with cutting-edge facilities and plans to expand to 1,000 beds by 2027.

Vietnam faces surplus of more than 415,000 men of marriageable age, report warns

A new official report warns Vietnam's shortage of women of marriageable age will continue to grow, peaking at around 1.3 million by 2049.

Vietnam may require ID verification to buy cigarettes

Vietnam is seeking tougher measures to reduce youth smoking through stricter retail regulations and stronger enforcement of age restrictions.

Ho Chi Minh City moves to expand robotic surgery to gateway hospitals

HCM City plans to introduce robotic surgery at its gateway hospitals as part of a strategy to build a network of high-quality regional medical hubs, expanding public access to advanced healthcare while easing patient overload at inner-city hospitals.

Vietnam to host two key ASEAN occupational safety and health meetings

Vietnam is scheduled to host two meetings of the ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) in Da Nang from July 7 to 9, reaffirming its active role in promoting regional cooperation on safer and healthier workplaces.

No immediate requirement for all travellers to file health declarations

The Ministry of Health has clarified that new regulations on health declarations for travellers entering and leaving Vietnam that take effect on July 1 do not impose a blanket requirement on all passengers.

Beating cancer for 33 years: a woman’s story of survival and hope

In 1992, T.T.T. contracted breast cancer. After treatment, she has sustained her life for 33 years thanks to a healthy lifestyle.

Hanoi tests UAVs for blood and laboratory sample deliveries

Unmanned aerial vehicles could soon become part of Hanoi's healthcare network, helping hospitals move blood and laboratory samples more quickly and safely.

Vietnamese doctors find life-saving rare blood donor for Ghanaian infant

Vietnamese doctors made an unprecedented decision to save a critically ill Ghanaian newborn after discovering the infant carried an exceptionally rare blood antibody that left him fighting for survival.

Vietnam reports unprecedented rectal transection case

Vietnamese surgeons have treated what they describe as an exceptionally rare case of complete rectal transection, with no established treatment protocol reported in either Vietnam or international medical literature.

Large Asian study highlights blood test that can detect 10 cancers

A large real-world study presented at ASCO Breakthrough 2026 found that a blood test could help detect multiple types of cancer at an early stage, including cancers that currently lack standard screening programs.

Ho Chi Minh City moves closer to universal health check-ups

A month after launching the plan on health check-ups for all residents, HCMC has made encouraging progress, with the program gaining traction across localities as it works towards providing universal health screenings & continuous health management.

Woman unknowingly lived with four kidneys for decades

After years of living with recurring lower back pain without knowing the cause, a 63-year-old woman was shocked to learn she had a rare congenital condition: four kidneys and four ureters.