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Inter-hospital coordination saves cardiac arrest patients from acute heart attacks

Doctors at Thủ Đức General Hospital have successfully treated a series of critically ill patients with acute myocardial infarction, including cases complicated by cardiac arrest and ventricular fibrillation, with both carrying a high risk of death without rapid intervention.

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Investing in people and culture key to happiness in Việt Nam: UNESCO representative

A sustained focus on education, culture and innovation is helping boost well-being in Việt Nam, a UNESCO official says.

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Paediatric hospitals see spike in hand, foot and mouth cases amid outbreak fears

Health experts urge vigilance as infections rise 56 per cent and misconceptions about the disease persist among parents.

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Hero of landslide rescue nominated for 'Outstanding Young Faces' award

Earlier this year, 27-year-old Thi was nominated as one of 19 candidates for the 2025 Outstanding Vietnamese Young Faces Award, expected to be presented later in March for Youth Month.

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Young entrepreneur brings agriculture 4.0 to mushroom farming

Young entrepreneur Trần Tài is applying agriculture 4.0 to mushroom farming to build a high-tech, data-driven venture in HCM City.

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Moving hospitals out of central Hà Nội may do more harm than good, expert warns

As Hà Nội maps out a 100-year development vision, a proposal to shift infectious disease hospitals to the outskirts is drawing concern over its potential impact on epidemic control.

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Speeding up building renovations for comprehensive urban reconstruction

Hà Nội has more than 2,100 old apartment buildings that need re-assessing and renovating.

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Vietnamese youth forum amplifies young voices for action in new era

At the forum, attention was given to expanding the youth's engagement, particularly among industrial workers and overseas students.

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Minister of Health praises MSD's contributions over the past 30 years

Minister of Health Đào Hồng Lan presented the ministry's Certificate of Merit to MSD Vietnam and the Commemorative Medal "For People's Health" to two individuals: Katharina Geppert, managing director and Đàm Thị Hoàng Lan, external affairs director, MSD Vietnam.