healthcare news

Update news healthcare news

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.

Vietnamese woman becomes first-time mother at 52

Four years ago, Ms. Vi Thi Hoa began infertility treatment. After two failed IVF attempts, she finally became a mother at the age of 52 on her third attempt.

Ho Chi Minh City faces surge in whooping cough cases among infants

Ho Chi Minh City has seen a significant increase in whooping cough cases compared to previous years, with a notable proportion of affected children being under 2 months old and therefore too young to be vaccinated.

Rising cancer rates concern Vietnamese amid healthcare inflation

The Manulife Asia Care Survey reveals that cancer is the standout health concern for people in Vietnam.

Mother of young cornea donor campaigns for organ-donation center

Six years after her daughter Hai An, died, her mother continues to believe that her daughter is still by her side.

Hospitals propose increased health insurance coverage for organ transplants

Health experts proposed developing a structured pricing system for organ transplants as a basis for health insurance reimbursement, to be applied uniformly across all medical facilities nationwide.