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Vietnam weighs cash, childcare support as birth rate continues to fall

Vietnam is considering cash and in-kind support for pregnant women and children through at least their first year of life as the country seeks to reverse declining fertility.

Tears in the operating room: welcoming a baby born at 24 weeks

The pregnancy and childbirth journey of N.T.L. (born in 2004, Hanoi) was fraught with hardship and life-threatening moments.

Vietnamese doctor named country’s first Oncidium Foundation ambassador

Pham Cam Phuong of Bach Mai Hospital has been named Vietnam’s first ambassador to the Belgium-based Oncidium Foundation, which works to expand access to radiopharmaceutical cancer treatments.

For women choosing solo motherhood in Vietnam, finding a donor takes years

Demand for donated sperm in Vietnam is substantial, but few men volunteer. For women seeking motherhood on their own, finding an eligible donor can take years.

AI is changing how scientists discover materials and diagnose diseases

The rapid development of AI is ushering in a new technological era, creating a requirement for the scientific community not only to understand AI but also to find ways to apply it effectively within each specialized field.

Refusing to leave twice, a doctor brought IVF to Vietnam

Driven by a deep sense of gratitude toward the patients who helped her learn her craft, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong spent decades overcoming material scarcity, skepticism, and administrative hurdles to pioneer IVF in Vietnam.

Vietnam boosts radiopharmaceutical capacity for cancer care

​Vietnam has mastered the production of various radiopharmaceuticals and radioisotopes for cancer diagnosis and treatment, helping reduce reliance on imports.

Ho Chi Minh City: Over 5 million people receive health check-ups

More than 5 million people in Ho Chi Minh City had received health check-ups and screening examinations as of 9am on September 21, according to the municipal Department of Health.

Hospital director calls for reforming residency Match Day for medical graduates

Associate Professor Nguyen Lan Hieu said the organization of Match Day turns a deeply personal and humane decision - choosing where doctors will build their careers and serve patients - into a race for scores.

Tech can't stop late-stage cancer: delayed screening hinders early detection

Though Vietnam possesses cancer diagnosis, screening, and treatment equipment on par with developed nations, many cancer patients are still diagnosed at late stages.

As Vietnamese marry later, doctors urge earlier fertility planning

As Vietnamese marry later, doctors are urging people who plan to delay parenthood - particularly women considering pregnancy after 35 - to learn about their reproductive health before problems arise.

Vietnam healthcare conference explores system-wide excellence

Nearly 1,000 healthcare professionals and experts from Vietnam and across Asia gathered in Can Tho to discuss how hospitals can deliver quality and safety consistently across entire healthcare systems.

Doctor shares lessons after making initial specialty choice

Eight years ago, Dr. Phung Anh Tuan stepped onto a stage to announce that he was choosing Infectious Diseases as his medical specialty following advice from someone. Today, however, he serves as a specialist in Andrology and Sexual Medicine.

Da Nang: Satellite hospitals prove effective at grassroots level

Da Nang launched the satellite hospital project to strengthen grassroots healthcare, giving residents access to high-quality medical services closer to home while easing pressure on higher-level hospitals.

Vietnam-made drug proves affordable and effective for lung cancer patients

A Hanoi man with advanced lung cancer has responded well to a Vietnam-made targeted therapy that costs less than imported alternatives.

Twenty minutes of emergency care can save a stroke patient's life: expert

VietNamNet spoke with Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Huy Thang, Vice President of the Vietnam Stroke Association about Vietnam's stroke emergency network growing from zero to nearly 200 units nationwide.

Twice refusing to leave: the doctor who brought IVF to Vietnam

Twice offered the opportunity to move to France under family sponsorship, Professor and Dr Nguyen Thi Ngoc Phuong chose to remain in Vietnam.

Sanofi, VNVC partner on next-generation vaccine production in Vietnam

Sanofi Vietnam and Vietnam Vaccine Joint Stock Company, or VNVC, have signed a joint declaration on strategic cooperation to advance next-generation vaccine manufacturing in Vietnam, with three vaccines initially identified for further assessment.

Myanmar tourist survives severe bleeding after flight to Vietnam

A 39-year-old Myanmar tourist has recovered after suffering severe gastrointestinal bleeding and multiple organ failure shortly after flying from Macao (China) to Vietnam’s central city of Da Nang.

Health cooperation adds fresh momentum to Vietnam-US relations

A new five-year phase of US-Vietnam health cooperation will build on their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and broader ties in trade, security and innovation, the US Department of State said on Sept. 14.