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Russian cancer drugs are cheaper, just as effective: K hospital director

Today, new-generation cancer drugs have significantly improved both effectiveness and safety, especially targeted therapies.

Vietnam ranks fourth globally in health self-care awareness

According to a recent study by the Ministry of Health, Vietnam ranks fourth out of ten countries in terms of self-care awareness and readiness - behind only Singapore, Australia, and Germany.

Vietnam’s first: Father donates kidney to son after brain death

In a rare and unprecedented transplant at Viet Duc Hospital, a third-year university student suffering from chronic kidney failure has received a life-saving kidney from his brain-dead father.

Vietnam recalls multiple cosmetic products over legal and safety violations

Vietnam’s Drug Administration under the Ministry of Health has issued a series of decisions to suspend, recall, and order the destruction of various imported cosmetic products found in violation of safety, legal, and documentation standards.

Mother of twins gives birth after miracle 13-hour hand reattachment surgery

Vietnamese woman delivers healthy twins just days after a world-first surgical feat that reattached her severed hand - previously grafted to her leg for two months.

How gene testing is transforming reproductive medicine in Vietnam

As genetic disorders silently affect thousands, doctors say IVF combined with genetic testing is helping break the cycle of inherited disease.

Early hospital-fee exemption proposal for severely ill patients sparks debate

Dr Nguyen Khanh Phuong, Director of the Institute of Health Strategy and Policy, has pointed out that, though the proposal to exempt hospital fees early for severely ill patients is a humane one, no other country has ever implemented it.

Prof. Mary Claire King: AI still not ready for clinical medicine

The VinFuture laureate and BRCA1 pioneer urges caution in using AI for patient care despite its research potential.

Dengue risk for adults dismissed: experts urge vaccine, vigilance

Doctors warn that the belief “only children get dengue fever, adults do not” is a dangerous misconception. In reality, all ages face equal risk of infection, and the disease can lead to life-threatening complications.

Doctors warn about new trends damaging the health of young people

Many young people are eating food for "likes" rather than for genuine nutritional needs as they are increasingly following "hot trends" on social media.

Universal free healthcare estimated to cost VND21.5 trillion a year

By 2030, if essential healthcare services are made free for all citizens, the cost is estimated to reach VND21,500 billion/year. Where will the funding come from?

Vietnam eyes free treatment for chronic illness - but challenges loom large

A proposal to accelerate hospital fee waivers for patients with serious conditions such as cancer or those undergoing dialysis has stirred heated public debate, balancing humanitarian concerns with harsh fiscal realities.

Vietnam flags 46 foreign pharmaceutical firms for quality violations

The Drug Administration of Vietnam (DAV) under the Ministry of Health has released a list of 46 foreign pharmaceutical companies from 12 countries that remain subject to 100% pre-import inspections due to repeated violations of quality standards.

Lonely aging, unequal burdens: Vietnam considers men’s health strategy

Though they tend to live longer, older women in Vietnam are suffering a double disadvantage - higher disease burden and a significantly higher rate of widowhood, outnumbering widowed men by more than four times.

15,000 workers to benefit from free medical check-ups

The Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) has announced that it is coordinating with the Ministry of Public Security to provide free medical check-ups for around 15,000 workers across seven provinces and cities.

Health sector targets free hospital fee for all

Vietnam’s health sector is pushing towards zero-fee hospital treatment and regular health checks for all citizens in line with Politburo Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW.

Last-minute objection halts organ donation that could have saved six lives

Nearly 100 doctors spent the night preparing for a historic transplant - until one word ended it all.

A 1,600km journey to save a 9-year-old boy’s heart

A donated heart traveled 1,600 kilometers in six hours to give a second chance at life to a 9-year-old boy in end-stage heart failure.

WHO selects Vietnamese professor for its first-ever global infertility guideline

Associate Professor Vuong Thi Ngoc Lan of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy becomes Asia’s only representative on the WHO’s elite author team.

Pregnant woman’s severed hand reattached after being ‘stored’ on her leg

A 20-year-old carrying twins had her hand amputated in a work accident. Doctors at Binh Duong General Hospital saved it by attaching it to her leg - then performed a complex reattachment.