Health

Health Ministry`s smart healthcare system uses AI, Big Data

Wednesday, 04 April 2018 13:03

A smart healthcare system that exploits Big Data and artificial intelligence (AI) has been set up by the Ministry of Health to improve the quality of health examinations and medical treatment.

VN hospitals fall short of infection control targets

Thursday, 29 March 2018 12:43

Hospital infection control is a major concern for health care providers and patients all over the world. Preventing such infections is a critical aspect of improving hospital safety, heard a conference in Hanoi yesterday.

Free TB screening for high-risk groups in HCMC

Wednesday, 28 March 2018 13:25

Free X-rays and TB skin tests for people at high risk of contracting TB were provided last Sunday by medical staff working in a mobile healthcare vehicle in HCM City’s Tan Binh District.

Measles highly likely to break out in Vietnam

Saturday, 24 March 2018 11:39

At a meeting on March 21 on dengue and summer disease prevention, Deputy head of the National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) Dr. Tran Nhu Duong warned the possible outbreaks of dangerous diseases in the next time.

4 dead from suspected alcohol poisoning, 1 critical

Saturday, 17 March 2018 13:07

Four persons have died, and one is in critical condition after drinking rice spirit in the central province of Quang Nam.

HCM City eyes ambitious healthcare targets

Saturday, 10 March 2018 14:52

The HCM City health sector is focused on increasing the number of doctors and hospital beds per 10,000 population to 18 and 42 this year, a health official said, from last year’s figure of 17 doctors and 40 beds.

Patients’ information required to reduce antibiotic abuse

Thursday, 08 March 2018 09:57

Beginning this month, doctors must write the identification number of a parent or supervisor on all prescriptions for outpatients under 72 months old, according to a new decree issued by Ministry of Health (MoH).  

Vietnam’s major medical achievements

Thursday, 01 March 2018 12:47

Vietnam’s medical sector has made important achievements in healthcare and treatment, which help ensure social security and socio-economic development.

Ministry of Health raises concerns over alcohol poisoning

Tuesday, 06 February 2018 10:33

The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over the grave consequences of alcohol poisoning because of fake spirits during Tet holiday.   

Ministry steps up efforts to ease patient overload in hospitals

Saturday, 03 February 2018 11:37

The Ministry of Health has synchronously implemented measures to ease patient overload in hospitals over the past five years, contributing to improving the quality of health check-ups and treatment, said Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien. 

Overcrowding strains HCMC hospitals, doctors

Wednesday, 31 January 2018 11:39

Many hospitals in HCM City face chronic overcrowding as they provide service for local patients as well as those from other provinces. Patients from outside the city now account for some 60 per cent, according to HCM City’s Health Department.

More alcohol poisoning cases reported as Tet draws near

Tuesday, 16 January 2018 12:05

As Tet (Lunar New Year) draws near, several Hanoi citizens have been hospitalised with alcohol poisoning, which is often caused by home-made spirits.

Dr Linh fights off sorcerers

Monday, 15 January 2018 12:55

During 30 years’ work on Phu Quy Island in the East Sea in the central province of Binh Thuan, Dr Bui Dinh Linh has treated so many serious cases and saved so many lives that he is referred to affectionately as "Uncle Linh”.

New criteria classify private hospitals

Friday, 12 January 2018 14:01

The Ministry of Health has issued a set of criteria to classify the quality of private hospitals and healthcare clinics across the country.

Kids under five to receive free vaccine

Wednesday, 10 January 2018 13:36

The Ministry of Health has announced to provide free vaccine in the Expanded Immunization Program for ten contagious diseases for children aged under five years.