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Successful transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement in a 14-year-old girl with complex congenital heart disease: modern technology avoids a second open-heart surgery
32 28/04/2026After just 2 hours of intervention, doctors at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital successfully performed transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) for L.V. (14 years old, Nghe An). About 30 minutes later, the patient was awake, weaned off mechanical ventilation, and did not have... Read more
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Regional Pediatrics Conference for the Northern Midlands and Mountainous Areas 2026: strengthening clinical capacity across the region
62 19/04/2026Over two days (17–18 April 2026) in Phu Tho Province, the Vietnam Pediatric Association, in coordination with Phu Tho Provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, organized the 2026 Regional Scientific Pediatrics Conference for the Northern Midlands and Mountainous Areas. The event brought together... Read more
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World Hemophilia Day (17 April 2026): Understanding hemophilia (“bleeding disorder”) for timely treatment
Every year on 17 April, the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH) marks World Hemophilia Day. This is an important occasion to raise public understanding of inherited bleeding disorders (commonly known in Viet Nam as “hemophilia”), helping people living with the condition overcome... Read more
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More than 500 officers of the Hanoi Police Department donate blood for children at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital
49 17/04/2026On the morning of 17 April 2026, more than 500 officers of the Hanoi Police Department participated in a voluntary blood donation program, with the aim of helping sustain life for children receiving treatment at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital. Beyond a community-focused... Read more
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International collaboration with Project Vietnam Foundation (PVF, USA) opens a more comprehensive approach to Mental Health and Neonatal Care
56 15/04/2026Over two days (13–14 April 2026), Vietnam National Children’s Hospital welcomed and worked with a delegation of experts from the Project Vietnam Foundation (PVF, USA) to discuss directions for future collaboration in mental health and neonatal care. The working sessions were attended... Read more
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Vietnam National Children’s Hospital wins First Prize in the “Run for Rare Kids – Supporting Children Living with Rare Diseases” race
On 14 April 2026, at Vietnam National Children’s Hospital, the Hospital Trade Union held an award ceremony for the online running challenge “Run for Rare Kids – Supporting Children Living with Rare Diseases” in a formal and warm atmosphere. The program honored... Read more
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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
56 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
57 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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Pediatric Life Support (PLS) training: enhancing initial emergency management capacity at the primary care level
63 06/04/2026Over two days (01–02 April 2026) in Dien Bien Province, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital dispatched a team of physicians and experts to deliver the training course “Basic Pediatric Life Support (PLS)” for doctors, nurses, and midwives working at district health centers, commune... Read more
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Vietnam National Children’s Hospital provides free health check-ups for hundreds of children at the first National Health Day Festival (7 April)
54 05/04/2026On the morning of 5 April 2026, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital participated in the first National Health Day Festival with a booth offering free medical examinations and consultations for children. The event took place in the Tran Nhan Tong pedestrian area and... Read more
