Fever in pregnancy carries extra risks A fever, by definition, is the body’s way of showing that the immune system is working to defend the body against an infection. The same thing is true of a fever during pregnancy since the body’s immune system is working harder to keep both you and your baby safe. This extra stress can make you more susceptible to virus and infections that lead to a fever.

What is paediatric emergency?

Paediatric emergency is all about saving the lives of children. It’s very different from the approach of a general paediatrician, who considers the most likely cause of a child’s illness first. An emergency paediatrician always considers life-threatening conditions before turning to more common explanations.

Hospitals’ negligence caused two deaths of baby and teenager Bình Thuận Province General Hospital on Thursday apologised for their negligence resulting in a new-born’s death in late August, Voice of Việt Nam has reported.  

Past tragic stories spur peace efforts

February will mark the 40th year since China invaded Việt Nam killing thousands of civilians including women and children.
 

Hà Nội doctors operating successfully a rare appendicitis case

Surgeons of Đức Giang General Hospital in Hà Nội successfully operated on a male patient with acute appendicitis last weekend, despite his internal organs being in different places than most people.

Abuse of health insurance fund continues

Việt Nam Social Security (VSI) has reported that many hospitals have been found abusing the health insurance fund in the first six months of this year.

Doctor of the island

During 30 years’ work on Phú Quý Island in the East Sea in the central province of Bình Thuận, Dr Bùi Đình Lĩnh has treated many serious cases and saved many lives.

Dr Lĩnh fights off sorcerers1

After 30 years working on an island in the East Sea, Doctor Lĩnh has treated so many serious cases and saved so many lives that he is referred to affectionately as "Uncle Lĩnh.”

Young doctors volunteer to make a difference

A medical specialist training programme was launched in Hải Phòng City on Monday for 19 medical graduates who volunteer to go work in remote localities of the country. 

Young doctor volunteers to work in poor area

Unlike many medical students of the same age who want to work in big cities like Hà Nội after graduation, Nguyễn Chiến Quyết, from the northern province of Hưng Yên, chose to work in the northern mountainous areas with the hope of helping people there.