First hospital in Vietnam named Children’s HeartLink Center of Excellence
Children’s HeartLink announced the HCMC-based Children’s Hospital 1 as its first Center of Excellence in Vietnam.
1.6 million gain access to affordable healthcare under Novartis program
Nearly 1.6 million people, especially in remote areas, have benefited in the past decade from a healthcare program that offers access to affordable products and services.
Food watchdog to increase post-inspection on food safety
Yesterday, the Vietnam Food Administration under the Ministry of Health said that it will increase post-inspection on food safety.
Alarming rise in Vietnamese population with high levels of cholesterol
Statistically, every 10 adults, one has high levels of cholesterol, said the Ministry of Health at the launch of “ Action month for fighting high level of cholesterol in Hanoi on October 16.
Hospitalizations in South region link to heatwaves
Hospitalizations of elderly people and children in Ho Chi Minh City and the South region have linked to recent heatwaves.
Medical experts warn about more young dialysis patients
Hospitals in Ho Chi Minh City warned an increase in young adult dialysis patients.
Over thousands of Hanoians participate in walking for heart’s health
“For heart’s health” walking was jointly held by the Hanoi People’s Committee, the Fund for a good heart’s health organization, the Vietnam National Heart Institute to promote physical activity and take vitamin supplement tablets on the celebration of the World Hypertension Day (May 17).
Vietnam’s health sector takes heed to grass-root clinics in treating NCDs
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) have been leading causes of deaths in Vietnam lately; however, grass-root clinics have not implemented preventative measures, early detection and treatment.