Vietnam war chemical weapon found to damage brain in ways similar to Alzheimer’s disease
Findings could have important implications for military veterans exposed to Agent Orange
Freezing weather causes surge in hospitalizations among seniors in northern Vietnam
Over the past few days, temperatures in several cities and provinces in northern Vietnam have tumbled, leading to a high hospital admission rate among elderly people.
HCMC detects new subvariant as Covid hospitalizations rise
Twelve out of 16 Covid patients hospitalized in HCMC last month were infected with the fast-growing JN.1 subvariant, a health official said, adding that admissions have been on the rise.
Vietnam successfully applies 3D-printing technology to treat bone cancer
The surgery used new 3D-printed artificial bones designed by a team of Vietnamese doctors and engineers and tested through nearly 100 simulation situations to achieve the highest optimisation, helping to save lives and speed up recovery time for patients.
Health authorities recommended preschool, elementary school closures in case of hazardous air quality level
For kindergartens and elementary schools, students can be absent from school if the AQI is at a hazardous level for three consecutive days. In case of compulsory school attendance, students must avoid outdoor activities, switch to indoor activities or adjust…
US agency in tie-up with Hanoi hospital to improve stroke care
The United States Mission to Vietnam has said it will provide training and technical support for the stroke center at Bach Mai Hospital, northern Vietnam’s largest medical facility.
Vietnam’s top leader attends parliament session after health concerns
Vietnam’s top leader, Communist Party head Nguyen Phu Trong, on Monday attended a session of the National Assembly after concerns had been raised for days over his health.
HCMC health department proposes drug sale ban on social media
The HCMC health department has asked pharmaceutical businesses not to sell products over social media platforms or livestreams.
Particulate matter exceeds acceptable limits in Ho Chi Minh City
Air pollution in Ho Chi Minh City has spiked to unhealthy levels over the past few days, with fine particulate matter reaching alarming levels and posing a threat to public health.
Former health minister denies asking for bribe in Covid test kit scandal
Former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long has admitted to a court he received US$2.25 million from a Covid-19 test kit-making company but denied asking for the bribe.
Trial of ex-health minister in Covid test kit bribery case begins
The trial of former health minister Nguyen Thanh Long for allegedly taking bribes to let a company sell Covid-19 test kits at inflated prices opens in Hanoi Wednesday.
Hanoi air pollution making people sick
For the past two weeks, Linh, 35, has had to turn on humidifiers and air purifiers 24/7 to get a reprieve from her sore throat and congested nose as air quality in Hanoi falls to abysmal levels.
Vietnam has 400,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses reserved for high-risk groups, outbreak areas
Based on professional recommendations, individuals in high-risk groups such as healthcare workers, people with underlying conditions, and those with chronic diseases should receive a fourth dose.
Vietnam downgrades Covid to common disease
The Vietnamese government has decided to classify Covid-19 as a common infectious disease.
HCMC confirms 5th monkeypox case
A 22-year-old man in Ho Chi Minh City has been confirmed to have monkeypox, making him the fifth case in the city and the sixth in Vietnam.
Vietnam lacks facilities to treat strokes
Vietnamese people are among the groups with highest risk of stroke, but the nation’s healthcare system is ill-equipped to handle the problem, an expert says.
Vietnam imprisons 54 officials over COVID-19 flights graft case
Among the most prominent officials were high-ranking members of the ministries of foreign affairs, public health, and public security.
Vietnam jails 50 in mass bribery trial over Covid-19 flights
A court in Vietnam has jailed 54 people, including several high-ranking officials and a former minister, in one of the country’s largest ever bribery and corruption cases.
Vietnam expats complain about healthcare service, public transport
Expats said they found it difficult to get healthcare access in Vietnam and complained of a lack of public transport in the country as well, according to a survey.
Vietnam officials go on trial over alleged COVID flight bribes
More than 50 officials are accused of corruption over repatriation flights during the COVID-19 pandemic.
14 million Vietnamese suffer from mental illness : WHO representative
Up to 14.1 percent of the Vietnamese population, equal to about 14 million people, suffer from mental illness, according to Lai Duc Truong, a representative from the World Health Organization office in Vietnam who spoke at a seminar in Ho…
5 Vietnamese doping athletes suspended, stripped of medals
Five Vietnamese sprinters who tested positive for banned substances in SEA Games 31 last year have been stripped of medals and banned from competition for 16-18 months.
PM calls for declaring end of Covid epidemic
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed the Ministry of Health to make preparations to declare an end to the Covid-19 epidemic in Vietnam.
40,000 Vietnamese people commit suicide every year due to depression
Some 40,000 Vietnamese people end their life every year due to depression, four times higher the number of fatalities caused by traffic accidents, Nguyen Thu Ha from the National Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health under the Ministry of Health…
Number of Covid cases quadruples over single week in Vietnam
The number of Covid-19 cases over the past week has quadrupled from the previous period, with Hanoi recording the most cases, the health ministry said.
Lack of body donors due to cultural beliefs
Vietnam is short on cadavers needed for medical research as long-held views prevent locals from donating.