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Russian patient in critical conditions rescued without ID or money

A Russian man in critical condition, lacking both money and identification, received life-saving treatment at Bach Mai Hospital in Hanoi. Despite the challenges, the hospital managed to stabilize his condition and facilitate his return home.

Too many barriers in organ donation and transplantation, say experts

Vietnam recorded about 1,000 people receiving organ transplants in 2023, making Vietnam a country with the most people receiving organ transplants in Southeast Asia.

Health minister commends off duty nurse for saving newborn’s life in a taxi

The nurse’s actions exemplify the high standards of medical ethics and the dedication to serving the people by health sector staff, Health Minister Dao Hong Lan said.

PM orders proactiveness in diphtheria prevention, control

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested ministries, sectors, and localities to strengthen measures to prevent and control diphtheria, given the occurrence of several infected cases and one death.

First liver transplant for a child with rare Budd-Chiari Syndrome

Children's Hospital No.2 in Ho Chi Minh City has recently performed a liver transplant for a three-year-old child with Budd-Chiari syndrome, a rare vascular disorder occurring in only 1 in 1,000,000 people.

Diphtheria vaccine shortage in HCMC as demand skyrockets after recent death

The Pasteur Institute of HCM City is seeing a surge in vaccination demand, with crowds 7-10 times larger than usual, as many people seek vaccinations following a diphtheria-related death in Nghe An province.

Vietnamese doctors successfully treat foreign surgeon with rectal cancer

The Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital announced on July 10 that it has successfully performed surgery and treatment for a foreign surgeon with rectal cancer.

Bac Giang records another diphtheria infection

The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of the northern Bac Giang province confirmed that another local resident has contracted diphtheria, a disease that has dangerous complications and especially a high death rate.

Urgent action ordered as diphtheria claims life of female student in Nghe An

Following the death of an 18-year-old student, the Ministry of Health directs urgent actions to control a diphtheria outbreak in Nghe An and Bac Giang provinces.

Bac Giang on high alert after student tests positive for diphtheria

A high school student temporarily residing in Bac Giang has tested positive for diphtheria, a dangerous infectious disease with epidemic potential.

1.3m tall woman welcomes healthy 3.5kg baby via IVF

A woman standing only 1.3 meters tall and living independently has successfully given birth to a 3.5 kg baby through in vitro fertilization (IVF).

VN man finds tapeworm larvae throughout body after seeking pain treatment

A routine hospital visit for abdominal pain leads to a shocking discovery of widespread tapeworm larvae in a 50-year-old man.

Urgent kidney delivery for transplant saves two patients

Two patients who had emergency kidney transplants are recovering well after being helped by one donor whose organs were flown in to help them.

Vietnam records 30,000 dengue infections in six months

Vietnam detected as many as 30,265 dengue infections in the past six months of the year, including three fatalities, down more than 30% in infection numbers and six fatalities fewer than the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Health.

Family of brain-dead man donates his kidneys to save two patients

On the evening of June 20, at Phu Tho Hospital, a very special humane action took place: the doctors bowed their heads in gratitude to a brain-dead man before starting an operation to remove two of his kidneys to be transplanted into two patients.

Hanoi warned about more dengue fever cases as Breteau index exceeds threshold

The Hanoi Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has warned that the Breteau index (BI) has exceeded the threshold in several outbreaks in the capital city, making dengue fever increasingly complicated.

Vietnamese doctors treat ultra-rare disease in 19-year-old patient

A 19-year-old male patient has been diagnosed with a rare disease that has never been recorded in Vietnamese medical literature. Globally, the incidence of this disease is 1 in 1 million people.

Rising trend of Type 1 diabetes among Vietnamese children

Nguyen Trong Khoa, Deputy Director of the Department of Medical Examination and Treatment Management, says diabetes is a global public health threat, including in Vietnam.

Routine health check uncovers rusty nail embedded in man’s neck

A rusty nail lodged in his neck went unnoticed until a routine health check revealed the foreign object. The man exhibited no unusual symptoms.

Whitmore’s disease case detected in North Vietnam

A man residing in the northern province of Hai Duong has been diagnosed with melioidosis, also known as Whitmore’s disease.