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DNA-damaged sperm linked to rise in male infertility

The rate of male infertility is increasing rapidly and affecting younger age groups. One major culprit: sperm DNA fragmentation, which is also a hidden cause of failure in assisted reproduction.

Vietnam sees alarming surge in diabetes cases, over half undiagnosed

Vietnam is facing a growing public health emergency as diabetes cases have tripled since 2000, with more than half of patients unaware they have the disease, health experts warned at a recent medical conference in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnamese doctors save premature Laotian baby after 100km emergency journey

The baby, born at 35 weeks, was in critical condition until Vietnamese doctors intervened.

Vietnamese spend millions of dong on drugs, hoping to 'reverse aging'

In pursuit of eternal youth, many people are using newly advertised methods like NMN infusions and stem cell therapy.

Pharmaceutical firm fined $3,800 for roadside drug dumping in Da Nang

Central Pharmaceutical JSC No.3 found responsible for illegal roadside waste.

Vietnam to train 15,000 healthcare workers in AI by 2026

Healthcare professionals across Vietnam to receive AI training in national upskilling effort.

Doctors shouldn’t bear the costs of patients’ hospital bills

Doctors face not only professional pressures but also unwarranted financial losses. They at times have to cover hospital fees for patients who leave without paying their bills.

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, pioneer of Vietnamese surgery, passes away

Professor Nguyen Buu Trieu, co-founder of Vietnam’s urology and andrology field, passed away at 102, leaving behind a lasting legacy in medical education and practice.

WHO, UNICEF commend Vietnam’s progress in childhood immunisation

Vietnam has made remarkable progress in protecting children from vaccine-preventable diseases, according to the latest World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNICEF estimates of national immunisation coverage (WUENIC) released on July 15.

10-hour face surgery restores young man’s smile and future

A complex 10-hour microsurgery has given a 22-year-old man from the mountains of Ky Son (Nghe An Province) a new face, a renewed spirit, and most importantly - a reason to smile again.

HCM City reports six dengue deaths, raises outbreak alert

Health authorities in HCM City have issued an urgent alert after six people died from dengue fever, amid a spike in infections driven by the onset of the rainy season.

Hanoi blood donation campaign sets to collect 4,000 units of blood

A major blood donation campaign in Hanoi is calling on the community to give the gift of life, aiming to collect at least 4,000 units of blood between July 18 and 27.

Tears and tenderness: nurses’ compassion in cancer intensive-care units

At the ICU in K Tan Trieu Hospital in Hanoi, where patients battle cancer, doctors and nurses not only fight for life but also provide humane comfort in the patients’ final moments. In rooms with ventilators and desperate gazes, they work in silence.

Surgeons remove giant thyroid tumor from 93-year-old woman in Ninh Binh

Doctors at Ninh Binh General Hospital have successfully removed a massive goiter that had persisted for over two decades in a 93-year-old woman from Ninh Binh province.

Health Minister cracks down after psychiatric fraud scandals

The Ministry of Health has issued a strict directive after leaders at three psychiatric institutions were exposed for helping criminals exploit mental health loopholes.

Doctors remove large facial tumor from 96-year-old patient

Doctors at Quang Ninh General Hospital have successfully removed a massive facial tumor from a 96-year-old woman, restoring function and appearance in a complex, high-risk case.

Top 10 hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City with highest quality scores revealed

Binh Dan Hospital leads the 2024 rankings in quality assessment among 124 healthcare facilities in Ho Chi Minh City, followed by Gia Dinh and Nhi Dong hospitals.

Dak Lak detects two Whitmore cases, launches urgent response

Two patients in Dak Lak have tested positive for the deadly “flesh-eating” Whitmore disease. Local health authorities are now mobilizing to prevent an outbreak.

Vietnam to cut household healthcare costs with free annual check-ups

From 2026, every citizen in Vietnam will be entitled to one free annual health check-up or screening based on medical requirements. The goal is to reduce the out-of-pocket healthcare expenses of households to just 30%.

Doctors pressured by patients to prescribe unnecessary medication

Many patients with early dyslipidemia or prediabetes insist on medication from doctors instead of changing their lifestyle as recommended.