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Though once declared eliminated, the parasitic guinea worm has reappeared in Vietnam, linked to raw food habits and posing serious health risks.
The use of smartphones for a long time has led to "tech neck", causing a hunched cervical spine and even spinal cord damage.
The Ministry of Health has announced plans to include HPV vaccination in the national immunization program as cases continue to rise.
The Ministry of Health has issued an urgent directive requiring hospitals to prepare emergency and isolation measures as severe measles cases surge in the first three months of 2025.
The 33-year-old scientist shares his vision for affordable and scalable medical technology.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan acknowledged that many unlicensed aesthetic facilities operate illegally and are disguised as beauty salons, skincare centers, hair salons, aesthetic clinics, or spas.
Experts stress the importance of screening to reduce the high mortality rate from lung cancer.
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.