Although no unusual flu outbreaks have been recorded, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has issued an urgent directive, warning that current weather conditions favor the spread of respiratory illnesses.

Vietnamese hospitals are witnessing a surge in severe flu cases, with many patients suffering respiratory failure and requiring intensive care.

While hospitals remained busy over the Lunar New Year, with over 39,000 emergency visits and more than 128,000 inpatient admissions, they also witnessed the joyous arrival of 11,600 newborns during the five-day holiday.

The clock strikes midnight, and the first newborns of the Year of the Snake arrive in hospitals across Vietnam, filling the air with celebration and hope.

On New Year’s Eve, thousands of doctors and nurses across Vietnam work tirelessly in emergency wards, often skipping year-end meals to care for patients in critical need.

In a remarkable display of teamwork and dedication, over 200 medical staff in Ho Chi Minh City worked through the night before Tet to perform life-saving organ transplants for four patients.

A couple in Hanoi has overcome 12 years of infertility to finally celebrate their first Tet with two daughters, born after years of relentless hope and determination.

In just one year, Trong Nhan’s weight plummeted from 264kg to 103kg. Now, he embarks on a surgical journey to remove excess skin and achieve the body he has worked so hard for.

Ho Chi Minh City plans to pilot mechanisms for pharmaceutical companies to adopt digital technologies, showcasing its commitment to healthcare innovation.

One year ago, Luong Ha Chau, who was then 19, was in a hospital bed enduring painful chemotherapy sessions from fighting two serious diseases simultaneously.

The deployment of electronic medical records (EMR), the core of digital transformation in the healthcare sector, has been going very slowly.

Experiencing fatigue, blurred vision, and unexplained weight loss, a young man sought medical consultation and was informed that he had contracted Type 2 diabetes.

At 103, Mr. Dao Van De exemplifies longevity and vitality, with his first hospital visit at 100 and a remarkable recovery from a stroke at 103. His lifestyle reveals five key habits for a healthy life.

The Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced the classification of 48 hospitals and medical facilities under its control.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan has explained the key factors delaying the completion of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals' second facilities, which were expected to relieve overcrowding but remain unfinished after a decade.

Amid growing concerns about the HMPV virus, Vietnam’s health ministry emphasizes that the situation remains under control and advises citizens to adopt protective measures.

A record-breaking 41 brain-dead individuals donated organs in 2024, signaling Vietnam’s growing commitment to life-saving medical procedures.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidance on managing Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)-related pneumonia, which is spreading in China during the winter season.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health confirmed that Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), recently highlighted in China, was among the causes of respiratory infections in children recorded in the city during 2023 and 2024.

On his 19th birthday, Le Van Phuc chose to register as an organ donor, giving himself and others the gift of hope and life.