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Incidence of chronic kidney disease among young adults rising

The incidence of chronic kidney disease among young adults is steadily rising, prompting concerns over early screening of kidney problems to prevent disease progression, doctors have said.

Japanese doctor spends over 20 years bringing light to visually-impaired in VN

Turning down a stable life in Japan and enticing offers from big hospitals, Japanese Professor, Doctor Hattori Tadashi decided to pursue his own journey to bring light to tens of thousands of underprivileged people in Vietnam.

VN strengthens prevention and control of animal-transmitted diseases

Vietnam needs to implement numerous stringent measures to enhance the prevention and control of diseases transmitted from animals to humans, the Ministry of Health has announced.

Vietnamese patients diagnosed with rare Hematidrosis disease

After going out for lunch with his co-workers, N.T.A in Dong Anh district in Hanoi saw that a wet wipe he used had unexpectedly turned red.

Bach Mai Hospital saves life of girl with heart damaged due to traffic accident

The Hanoi-based Bach Mai General Hospital announced that the hospital’s doctor team have successfully saved the life of a young girl who suffered a broken heart due to a tragic traffic accident.

Doctor treats leprosy patients’ pain

Last year was the first year that the National Hospital of Dermatology and Venereology implemented a free-of-charge surgery programme for 30 disabled leprosy patients in northern provinces.

Health Ministry warns of Japanese supplements after health damage

The Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued a warning on March 25 about the recall of several supplement products of Japan’s Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Co. after reports of health damage suffered by users.

Medical workers hopeful for changes as salary reform approaches

The adjustment is the most radical and comprehensive among the four salary reforms since 1960, according to Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà.

Results of epidemiological investigation of first A/H5N1 death in 2024 announced

The influenza A(H5N1) -related dead student had a history of exposure to live birds before the onset of the disease, according to the Ministry of Health’s epidemiological investigation.

21-year-old student dies of H5 influenza virus

A 21-year-old male student at Nha Trang University died on Saturday after an eight-day fight against the H5 influenza virus.

85% of patients live well 10 years after kidney transplant operation

Over the past 20 years, more than 1,800 patients have received kidney transplants at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital. The survival and living-well rates after 10 years is over 85 percent, higher than other reports in the rest of the world.

Vietnam among seven countries selected to research M72 vaccine against TB

Vietnam is one of seven countries selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to conduct research on the M72 tuberculosis (TB) vaccine, given the fact that they have a high tuberculosis burden.

Expert discusses resolving bidding bottlenecks for hospital directors

Hospital leaders have recently raised concerns over regulations of medicine and medical equipment procurement activities with policymakers from the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

42 measles cases reported in Vietnam since early this year

According to the World Health Organisation, Việt Nam’s vaccination coverage in recent years has been impacted the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccine supply’s interruption in the 2023 expanded program on immunisation.

Chickenpox kills 1 person in Northern region

As the chickenpox epidemic is spreading in Northern provinces such as Lao Cai, and Yen Bai, hundreds of people are infected with the disease which killed one.

More young people in VN suffer kidney failure

Hospitals have admitted more people suffering from kidney failure.

Hanoi records threefold increase in dengue fever compared to 2023

The Hanoi Centre for Disease Control (CDC) reported that in recent weeks, the city continues to witness cases of dengue fever, averaging between 17-24 cases per week.

Health Minister urges to cut down procedures to please patients, businesses

At the annual conference with more than 100 hospital leaders yesterday, the Minister of Health directed to cut down medical administrative procedures to please patients and businesses.

Hospital admissions rise due to humidity, air pollution

On March 16, according to the Air Visual application monitoring air quality, the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Hanoi ranged from 196 to 237 in the morning, a very poor level detrimental to human health.

Families donate the bodies of their loved ones for medical students' practice

Sitting quietly in the Great Lecture Hall of the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, L.T.H, 49, tightly held his only son's hand.