A complex 10-hour microsurgery has given a 22-year-old man from the mountains of Ky Son (Nghe An Province) a new face, a renewed spirit, and most importantly - a reason to smile again.

Two patients in Dak Lak have tested positive for the deadly “flesh-eating” Whitmore disease. Local health authorities are now mobilizing to prevent an outbreak.

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.

The curved spinal condition, called scoliosis, not only alters her physical appearance but also makes it difficult to stand, increases risks of falls, and affects internal organs, particularly the heart, lungs and abdomen.