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Da Nang hospital saves 720-gram premature baby born to Singaporean tourists

Doctors at the Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children have successfully saved and cared for an extremely premature baby girl weighing just 720 grams at birth, the daughter of a Singaporean couple visiting Vietnam.

Special train service to connect Bach Mai Hospital campuses in Hanoi & Ninh Binh

Vietnam Railways will launch the Bach Mai Train on June 26 to transport hospital staff between Hanoi and Ninh Binh.

Dengue cases rise, outbreaks become more unpredictable

Vietnam's health authorities are warning of increasingly complex dengue fever developments as infections surge, outbreak cycles become shorter and traditional seasonal patterns begin to shift.

VN, Japan advance healthcare cooperation to deliver on high-level commitments

Vietnam’s 108 Military Central Hospital on June 22 signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Japan’s Toho University Graduate School of Medicine.

Emergency hospital rooms shoulder arduous task of delivering bad news

In emergency rooms, the hard part for medical teams is not just racing against time to save a patient’s life. Sometimes the hardest moment is facing the patient’s family to deliver bad news.

Hanoi authorities arrest woman over fabricated hospital allegations on TikTok

A woman accused of posting nine fabricated and defamatory videos targeting two hospitals in Hanoi has been placed in temporary detention, according to Hanoi Police.

Over 2.3 million Ho Chi Minh City residents have electronic health records

The community health platform operated by the HCM City Department of Health had updated health data for more than 2.3 million residents as of June 15.

Vietnam proposes allowing minors to donate organs after death

Vietnam's Ministry of Health has proposed allowing individuals under the age of 18 to donate their organs, tissues or bodies after death, provided they have written consent from a legal representative or lawful guardian.

Vietnam warns against use of Nara Organics infant formula after recall

Parents are being urged to immediately stop using Nara Organics infant formula after reports linked the product to several cases of infant botulism in the United States.

One in two million: Vietnamese girl diagnosed with ‘stone man syndrome’

Doctors in Ho Chi Minh City diagnosed a 12-year-old girl with the ultra-rare stone man syndrome, preventing a surgery that could have worsened her condition.

What do doctors say about a cancer drug that may destroy metastatic tumors?

A small-scale study shows that the cancer injection drug Amivantamab possesses the capability to wipe out metastatic tumors, but this does not hold true for all cases.

Many Vietnamese afraid of medicine but addicted to supplements

Many people treat supplements as a “shield” against aging, even believing that the more vitamins they take, the younger their bodies will remain and the less they have to worry about growing old.

Vietnam records sharp rise in dengue infections, with deaths reported in HCMC

Dengue fever is appearing earlier than usual in Vietnam, with nearly 50,000 cases recorded in the first months of 2026 and growing concern among health experts.

Da Nang to launch citywide health screening programme on July 1

Da Nang will roll out a citywide health screening and periodic health check-up programme for all residents across its 93 communes, wards and special zones on July 1, part of efforts to enhance public health care and promote preventive medicine.

Ministry of Health transfers advertising approval powers to local governments

From July 1, provincial health authorities will be responsible for approving advertising content for health supplements under Vietnam’s new decentralization policy.

Hanoi launches hospital network to boost organ donations

Hanoi’s health authorities have launched a network linking hospitals across the capital to expand the pool of tissue and organ donors amid a persistent shortage.

Foreign patients increasingly turn to Vietnam for complex treatment

Many foreign patients are choosing Vietnam as a destination for the treatment of complex illnesses, including brain tumors and cancer, thanks to reasonable costs and rapidly advancing medical technology.

Vietnam issues urgent warning over recalled Australian candy

Consumers in Vietnam are being urged to avoid specific batches of a widely sold Australian candy due to potential health risks.

Vietnam to introduce hospital quality framework with 2,000 criteria

A draft set of advanced hospital standards aims to bring Vietnam's healthcare system closer to international benchmarks while improving transparency and quality of care.

Why childhood myopia is rising faster than ever

Vietnam is witnessing a sharp increase in vision problems among children, prompting specialists to call for earlier prevention and regular eye screenings.