In a quiet corridor of Bach Mai Hospital, where urgency and anxiety usually define the atmosphere, an unexpected sound emerged - the warm, trembling voice of a viola.

A dangerous strain of virus is driving rapid deterioration in children, with some cases turning critical within 24 hours.

At Lao Cai Obstetrics and Children’s Hospital, doctors spare no effort "guarding the night" for the fragile lives of premature babies. They not only treat the pediatric patients but also must fight against backward customs.

A newly tracked SARS-CoV-2 subvariant with multiple mutations is spreading across continents, prompting close monitoring by health authorities.

The Ministry of Health (MoH) is devising plans to link periodic health check-up data to electronic health records for citizens.

The proportion of children in Vietnam who do not engage in sufficient physical activity is on the rise, as school-based physical education continues to fall short of the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of daily movement.

A 22-year-old woman has been successfully treated for an exceptionally rare congenital urinary anomaly involving three kidneys, doctors at Quang Nam Regional General Hospital announced on March 27.

Stroke remains one of the most serious public health challenges in Vietnam, with high rates of incidence and mortality compared to many countries, while leaving lasting disabilities that place heavy burdens on families and the healthcare system.

Vietnam has recorded a sharp surge in hand, foot and mouth disease, with nearly 25,000 cases and four deaths reported in the first three months of 2026, prompting urgent action from the Ministry of Health.

More than 7,000 cases recorded in early 2026, with health officials warning of serious complications.

From 2026, all residents in Ho Chi Minh City will be provided with periodic health check-ups or screening at least once a year under a newly issued municipal plan for the 2026–2030 period.

Doctors urge caution as common homemade foods become a source of deadly toxins, with treatment options both rare and expensive.

The trend of eating flowers, widely shared across social media, may offer a novel culinary experience. However, if not handled properly, these visually appealing dishes can pose serious health risks.

Doctors at the National Hospital of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Hanoi have successfully performed a cesarean section for a 60-year-old woman, delivering a healthy baby boy.

Ho Chi Minh City’s growing and rapidly ageing population is placing increasing pressure on improving quality of life and healthcare services for older residents.

Vietnam has successfully carried out its first domino multi-organ transplant, a landmark medical achievement that underscores the country’s rapidly advancing organ transplantation expertise

The year 2025 marked a strong leap forward for Vietnamese medicine, as a series of complex techniques were successfully performed domestically.

Doctors say complex congenital heart surgeries in Vietnam cost a fraction of those in developed countries, while treatment outcomes remain comparable.

His time spent in a hospital after a road accident, cared for with devotion by doctors and nurses, inspired Tran Hoa to dream of becoming a physician.

Three children hospitalized in Da Nang after suspected botulism poisoning from fermented fish are showing encouraging signs of recovery after receiving emergency treatment supported by the WHO.