Health

Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.

Thong Nhat Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City announced on June 16 that the transplants were successfully performed using the man’s donated organs.

Renowned for its expertise in complex surgeries, the hospital has attracted foreign patients seeking treatment for conditions such as kidney and urinary tract stones, urological and gastrointestinal cancers, and male reproductive disorders. Most procedures are performed using advanced techniques, including laparoscopy and robotic surgery.

Leading Vietnamese companies specialising in respiratory and dermatological treatments, traditional medicine, immune support supplements, and functional foods will have an opportunity to connect with international distributors and secure export deals.

The program, organized by the Vietnam Association for the Support of Children with Disabilities in cooperation with the Association for Persons with Disabilities, Agent Orange Victims, Support for Persons with Disabilities, and Protection of Children's Rights of Quảng Trị Province, was held in Dong Hà City on June 3, 2025, on the occasion of Children’s Action Month.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has ordered that they must provide the same high-quality care as their well-known counterparts in Hanoi.

All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.

Medical screenings and surgical interventions for children with disabilities are being carried out at health centers across Dien Bien. So far this year, 242 children have been identified for diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and the provision of assistive devices.

The Red Journey has become the country’s largest and most effective blood donation campaign, leaving a strong impression on the national voluntary blood donation movement.

This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.

According to the World Health Organisation, more than 25,000 COVID-19 cases have been recorded globally over the past month. Notably, from January 1 to May 10, Thailand reported nearly 54,000 infections and 16 deaths. The rise in cases in Thailand has been linked to the spread of XBB.1.16 subvariant.

Last week alone, there were 916 new cases of HFMD, a surge of 40% compared to the average of the previous four weeks.

Recently, HCM City has experienced a noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases, with 26 reported in just one week, compared to an average of only 1-2 cases weekly earlier this year.

Medical workers at Quang Ninh Provincial General Hospital have successfully performed multiple organ transplants from a brain-dead donor, marking a significant step forward in the province’s healthcare capabilities.

Amid signs of a global resurgence of COVID-19 and a recent uptick in domestic cases, health authorities in HCM City and neighbouring Binh Duong Province are strengthening surveillance, preparedness, and treatment measures to prevent the disease from spreading and protect vulnerable populations.