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The Ministry of Health seeks to increase financial support for health insurance contributions among high school students, easing the financial burden on families.
Nguyen Thi Thuy took her stroke-stricken son from Bac Lieu to Can Tho recently for emergency treatment with the only belief that “my son will be saved” despite having no money in her pocket.
Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department orders recall of Kera vegetable gummies for incorrect labeling and false nutritional information.
Despite high treatment success rates, TB remains a significant health challenge in Vietnam, demanding stronger prevention efforts.
In the past three years, Vietnam has consistently recorded over 1,000 successful transplants annually – the highest in the region.
The organs of T.H.N. (44 years old, from Dak Lak Province) have given a new lease on life to seven patients in Ho Chi Minh City and Hue.
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.
Vietnam has recorded nearly 40,000 suspected measles cases and five measles-related deaths since the beginning of this year.
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.
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.
Despite celebrity apologies and promised refunds, concerns remain over the product's production process and official test results.
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.
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 25-year-old man suffered severe bleeding after hiring a barber and tattoo artist to perform a circumcision at home.
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.
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.
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.
The Department of Disease Prevention (DDP) under the Ministry of Health has asked localities to urgently implement prevention and control measures.
The HCM City People’s Committee has given approval for more medical facilities to perform free health checks for people aged 60 and above.
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.