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Dragon worm infection re-emerges in Vietnam after decades

A 43-year-old man discovered a dragon worm parasite up to 70cm long in his leg after self-extracting it at home, prompting urgent medical attention.

Orbis returns to Da Nang for eye care in Vietnam

ACV's Da Nang office said the visit sets the stage for a meaningful joint project between Orbis and Da Nang Ophthalmology Hospital, scheduled to take place in the second quarter of 2026.

Obesity on the rise in Vietnam, outpacing regional countries

Vietnam is experiencing a 38% increase in overweight and obesity rates, placing it among the Southeast Asian nations with the fastest-growing rates.

Health Ministry, Trade Ministry speak out on $322M fake edible oil scandal

Authorities respond to public outrage after tens of thousands of tons of livestock oil were sold as edible under the OFood brand.

New general hospital with helipad inaugurated in Nam Dinh

Nam Dinh celebrates the grand opening of its 700-bed general hospital equipped with a helicopter landing pad and modern medical facilities.

Vietnamese height still among world’s shortest despite gains

Average height has improved, but Vietnam ranks 153 globally and remains in the short stature group.

Southern Vietnam's only cyclotron offline, disrupting cancer scans

PET/CT machines sit unused as key radiotracer supply halts during facility upgrade.

Hospital engages in '99-day battle' to save premature baby weighing 600 grams

Born at 24 weeks and six days, the baby girl weighed only 600 grams. Each day in the last 99 days after birth has been a "battle" to regain breath and life.

US and Vietnamese doctors perform life-changing surgeries for poor children

A humanitarian mission in Yen Bai helped 60 patients and completed 10 complex surgeries.

50,000 fake alcohol bottles seized in Hanoi: Deadly methanol threat revealed

Police discovered thousands of counterfeit antiseptic bottles containing toxic methanol, raising public health concerns.

Brain-dead man's organs save seven lives in Vietnam

Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City announced on June 16 that the transplants were successfully performed using the man’s donated organs.

Respiratory diseases pose increasing challenges to healthcare in Vietnam

Experts say diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), tuberculosis, and lung cancer pose significant challenges to Vietnam’s healthcare system.

Saved in Vietnam: Polish tourist survives near-fatal aortic rupture

A Polish traveler was rushed to Hanoi’s Bach Mai Hospital with a deadly aneurysm and survived thanks to a high-stakes emergency surgery.

Health Ministry condemns improper disposal of recalled drugs in Da Nang

Health Ministry clarifies legal procedures after banned medicine found at Da Nang landfill.

Bee sting ‘cure’ worsens cancer, leads to surgery for Vietnamese woman

A 42-year-old woman from Ho Chi Minh City developed severe complications after rejecting hospital care for breast cancer and using honeybee stings as an alternative treatment. Doctors now warn against such unproven methods.

Vietnamese doctors escort Singaporean mother home after in-utero heart surgery

After a breakthrough heart intervention in utero, Vietnamese doctors safely returned a pregnant woman to Singapore for continued care.

Vietnamese doctors rewrite fate of unborn child from Singapore

Refusing to accept a grim prognosis, Vietnamese doctors perform a breakthrough fetal heart intervention, giving hope to a baby once deemed nonviable.

Dr. Philipp Rösler: Vietnam can lead in pharma with AI, not chemistry

At a health innovation forum, the former German Vice Chancellor emphasized digital transformation over traditional infrastructure.

800,000 VND fine for fake drugs: Too little, too late?

With pharmacies selling fake antibiotics and diabetes drugs, many question if current fines are enough to deter repeat violations.

Pregnant foreign woman in critical condition rescued at HCMC park

While walking in a park, Ms. C. (from Taiwan - China ) suddenly experienced vaginal bleeding and symptoms of placental abruption — a serious obstetric complication.