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8-year-old’s innocent play leads to father’s testicular rupture

A 51-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City was rushed into emergency surgery after suffering a ruptured testicle when his 8-year-old son unintentionally struck his groin with a wooden toy while he was sleeping.

PM releases instructions as measles cases increase

Vietnam has recorded nearly 40,000 suspected measles cases and five measles-related deaths since the beginning of this year.

HCM City health officials debunk blood filtration claims for stroke prevention

Medical experts confirm there is no scientific basis for using blood filtration to prevent strokes or remove toxins, urging compliance with Vietnam’s healthcare regulations.

Hospital inspected for advertising blood filtration treatment

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has asked the HCM City Department of Health to inspect the news that DNA International Hospital has advertised a high-tech blood filtration technique that removes blood lipids and reduces stroke risk.

Kera candy controversy: Apologies, refunds, and unanswered questions

Despite celebrity apologies and promised refunds, concerns remain over the product's production process and official test results.

Tragic end for cancer patients who rejected western medical treatment

A 31-year-old female doctor with cancer chose not to undergo surgery and instead sought healing through a macrobiotic diet. By the time she returned to the hospital, her condition was deemed incurable.

Hospital offers new surgery technique for patients with erectile dysfunction

Doctors recently implanted an artificial penile prosthesis, a three-piece device, into the body of a patient with erectile dysfunction. A button on the device can be pushed to produce an erection.

A father’s final gift: Nung man donates son's heart, saving a dying patient

Despite the heartbreaking loss of their son, a family in Ho Chi Minh City chose to donate his organs, allowing another young man to live. This is a story of loss, hope, and second chances.

Shocking rise in unlicensed home circumcision services in Vietnam

A 25-year-old man suffered severe bleeding after hiring a barber and tattoo artist to perform a circumcision at home.

Surgeons remove nearly 1kg hairball from 12-year-old girl's stomach

Doctors at the Quang Ngai Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital successfully performed surgery to remove a hairball weighing nearly 1 kilogram from the stomach of a 12-year-old girl.

Cancer patients shocked by lower treatment costs in Vietnam

Many cancer patients seeking treatment abroad are surprised to find that the same medications and therapies are available in Vietnam at a fraction of the cost.

Two children dead, more than 200 ill in suspected measles outbreak in Quang Nam

The Department of Disease Prevention (DDP) under the Ministry of Health has asked localities to urgently implement prevention and control measures.

HCM City expands free health checks for senior citizens

The HCM City People’s Committee has given approval for more medical facilities to perform free health checks for people aged 60 and above.

HCM City’s health sector accelerates digital transformation to enhance services

Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City have digitised patient records, ensuring that information is securely stored while remaining easily retrievable and transferrable across healthcare facilities.

Healthcare concerns rise in Quang Nam as fever outbreak hits schoolchildren

A second-grade student in Nam Tra My, Quang Nam, has died after suffering from a prolonged high fever without receiving medical attention. Many other students in the same area are also experiencing similar symptoms.

Vietnam cracks down on false advertising of Kera vegetable gummies

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is investigating Kera vegetable gummies after test results debunked claims that one gummy equals a plate of vegetables. Influencers involved in promotions face potential penalties.

70-year-old man sings during cancer treatment procedure to relieve pain

Throughout the 45-minute procedure of vascular embolization, a 70-year-old man sang 10 songs to “drown out the pain”, dedicating them to his doctors.

Retired doctor still contributes to 'reviving' hearts, saving the critically ill

Retired for more than a decade, Pham Quang Huy, a doctor at Thong Nhat General Hospital in Dong Nai Province, still works to help "revive" numerous hearts and bring patients back to life.

Medical genius: a Vietnamese professor’s life-changing journey

The surgical operations, including one that was the world's first, conducted by Professor Dr Nguyen The Hoang over three decades have helped transform the lives of many people.

First AI-generated film honours healthcare sector

Vietnam’s first AI-generated theatrical film, Ao trang sau dem trang (White blouses after sleepless nights), which pays tribute to the healthcare sector, was introduced to audience by director Pham Vinh Khuong on February 27.