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Meningococcal disease is on the rise; nearly half of cases occur in children under 15 years of age – Parents should take proactive measures for effective prevention
234 14/04/2026According to statistics from the Ministry of Health, from epidemiological week 1 to week 14 of 2026, Viet Nam recorded 24 cases of meningococcal disease, including 4 deaths. Cases were concentrated primarily in children under 15 years of age, accounting for up... Read more
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Airway foreign body “missed” for 13 months: Warning about everyday accidents that can put children at risk – what parents should watch for
213 13/04/2026Airway foreign body aspiration is a common and potentially life-threatening accident in young children. However, in many cases, it is overlooked because initial symptoms may be non-specific, leading to serious consequences. Recently, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital received a pediatric patient with a... Read more
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The journey of reviving her steps: A young girl walks on her own again after 6 years of being carried by her parents, thanks to a new orthopedic surgical technique
662 22/11/2025Thanks to the success of a pedicled periosteal flap transfer surgery using microsurgical techniques, after 6 years of wearing braces, being casted, unable to walk independently, and relying on her parents for all daily activities, N.L. (7 years old, from Ninh Bình),... Read more
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Liver transplant from a brain-dead donor revives a pediatric patient with end-stage liver failure, affirming the capacity for pediatric organ transplantation from precious donated organs
737 22/11/2025Vietnam National Children's Hospital has successfully performed its first liver transplant from a brain-dead donor for a 3-year-old pediatric patient with congenital biliary atresia. The surgery was conducted using an organ donated by a brain-dead individual at Can Tho Central General Hospital.... Read more
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2-year-old boy suffers severe respiratory failure after accidentally ingesting lamp oil – Experts strongly advise against inducing vomiting during first aid
638 15/11/2025Accidental ingestion of lamp oil is one of the dangerous household accidents in young children, potentially causing serious respiratory, neurological, and cardiovascular damage. From the beginning of 2025 until now, the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Vietnam National Children’s Hospital has... Read more
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18-month-old Australian girl able to eat orally again after 14 months dependent on a feeding tube due to severe anorexia
669 05/11/2025M.L, an 18-month-old Australian girl who had been completely dependent on a feeding tube for the past 14 months due to severe anorexia, can now eat orally again. Currently, she is gradually catching up with the developmental milestones of her peers. This... Read more
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A new breakthrough in cerebral palsy treatment: Vietnam National Children’s Hospital successfully performs selective dorsal rhizotomy to restore mobility for children with lower limb spasticity
346 25/10/2025Selective dorsal rhizotomy under neurophysiological guidance – a new approach for cerebral palsy treatment Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of permanent disorders affecting motor development and posture, causing activity limitations due to non-progressive brain injuries occurring during fetal development or early... Read more
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Vietnam National Children’s Hospital Applies Autologous Bone Marrow Stem Cell Therapy to Support Treatment of Biliary Atresia in Children
503 22/10/2025Biliary atresia (BA) is a rare congenital condition in children, occurring in approximately 1 in 8,000 to 1 in 18,000 live births. However, it is the most common cause of cholestasis (bile flow obstruction) in infants. The disease leads to complications such... Read more
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Successful Bone Marrow Stem Cell Transplant: Reviving Life for a Baby Girl with Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Diagnosed with a severe illness at just 4 months old, baby T.L (18 months old, from Hải Phòng) faced a challenging journey after being diagnosed with severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID) - one of the most serious congenital immune disorders. Without a hematopoietic... Read more
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In Response to World Heart Day (September 29, 2025) – “Don’t Miss a Beat”
Every year on September 29, the world unites to observe World Heart Day. The 2025 theme, “Don’t Miss a Beat,” delivers a meaningful reminder: cherish every heartbeat and take action to protect cardiovascular health starting today. In Vietnam, on average, about 8... Read more
