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16 percent of deaths blamed on cardiovascular disease

Medical experts agree that specialised cardiovascular units are necessary due to the complexity of treating patients.

First health science institute in Mekong Delta to open in 2025

The first Health Science Institute in the Mekong Delta is set to open in the first quarter of 2025.

Cancer patients in HCM City have to travel long distances for PET/CT scans

The shortage of radioactive drugs for PET/CT scans in HCM City has not been settled after many years, with many cancer patients forced to travel to Hanoi and Da Nang to have a PET/CT scan.

Health official confirms illegal trade in eggs, sperm, and surrogacy in Vietnam

While IVF has helped many couples in Vietnam conceive, authorities are grappling with illegal activities involving sperm and egg trading and surrogate pregnancies, according to a senior health official.

Hanoi tightens control, prevention of monkeypox

Hanoi CDC will collaborate with the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology and the Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases to collect samples for diagnostic testing for suspected cases.

Heart transplant patient grateful for donor, now anxious to return home

Five days after major surgery, a man who received a heart from a brain-dead donor now can eat porridge and smile with surgeons in the post-operating room.

Two Whitmore’s disease cases detected in Hoa Binh

The Hoa Binh Provincial General Hospital reported on September 4 that it is currently treating two patients diagnosed with Whitmore's disease.

Hanoi to have SE Asia’s largest ‘one-stop’ emergency medical center

Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi has proposed setting up a multi-purpose one-stop-shop emergency center, the largest in Southeast Asia, consisting of operation rooms, first-aid rooms and intensive care units.

HCM City to complete electronic health record system

The HCM City Department of Health has coordinated with relevant departments and units to create technical plans for the implementation of electronic health records (EHR).

Robotic surgery revolutionises Vietnam’s healthcare system

Advanced technology is transforming healthcare in Vietnam, offering cutting-edge treatment options domestically and allowing thousands of patients to undergo successful surgeries without the need to seek care abroad.

First medical facility in Hanoi performs multiple organ retrieval

A brain-dead patient, killed in a traffic accident, donated his organs, including two kidneys, a heart, a lung, a liver and two corneas, to six patients.

HCMC hospital receives more patients with tattoo-related complications

The Dermatology Hospital of HCM City has recently received many cases of tattoo-related complications.

Anxiety disorders in children on the rise

A 13-year-old male patient was taken to the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Ward under the Institute of Mental Health by his family because he showed signs of mental disorder.

HCM City declares measles outbreak

Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on August 27 declared a measles outbreak across the city due to a rapid increase in cases.

Heart transplant: 100 medical staff & police unite for 1,000km operation

In an unprecedented operation, a heart traveled 1,000 kilometers from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, where it was transplanted into a patient, marking a milestone achievement thanks to the coordinated efforts of over 100 dedicated professionals.

Healthcare sector to speed up use of AI for better service

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging diagnostics helps doctors reduce working time and allows them to make faster and more accurate decisions, Dr Mai Hồng Sơn from the Military Hospital 108 told the medical conference.

Unregulated fillers & botox lead to hundreds of cosmetic procedure mishaps

Despite numerous warnings, Ho Chi Minh City's hospitals continue to see between 200 to 500 cases of cosmetic procedure complications annually, largely due to unregulated beauty treatments at unauthorized spas.

HCM City reports 49 monkeypox cases as WHO declares global health emergency

As the World Health Organization (WHO) declares monkeypox (Mpox) a global health emergency due to the emergence of a new strain, Ho Chi Minh City continues to monitor the situation closely.

Vietnam embraces PPP to transform healthcare services

The Vietnamese Government is working to promote public-private partnerships (PPP) in the healthcare sector as a means to improve the country's healthcare system.

Rising dengue fever cases led to several deaths across Vietnam

A surge in dengue fever cases across Vietnam has led to several fatalities, health officials warned.