News – Events
Search by Category
-
Nutrition for Overweight and Obese Children
1.536 13/09/2023The global prevalence of overweight and obese children, including in Vietnam, is increasing rapidly. Excess weight increases the risk of developing conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, and other chronic illnesses. Overweight and obese children require a scientifically balanced diet to... Read more
-
Pediatric Sepsis/Setic Shock: A Common Yet Deadly Condition
Pediatric sepsis is a severe systemic infection in children, resulting from an excessive immune response to infectious agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi), leading to multi-organ failure and rapid death. Annually, an estimated 20 million children under 5 worldwide suffer from sepsis, with... Read more
-
Vietnam’s First Deep Brain Electrode Surgery Maps Dynamic Seizures, Leading to Successful Comprehensive Treatment for 2 Drug-Resistant Epileptic Children
1.505 09/09/2023On September 8th, a complex epilepsy surgery for a child named N.N.M was successfully performed at the Neurology Center of the Vietnam National Children's Hospital, with the support of experts from the Alabama Children's Hospital in the USA. The procedure involved placing... Read more
-
Guide to Proper Sleep Hygiene for Adolescents
1.516 09/09/2023Sleep and rest are essential aspects of health and well-being, influencing the overall health of individuals and, specifically, adolescents. In today's modern world, many parents express concerns about sleep disorders in adolescents. Proper sleep hygiene can help improve the quality of sleep... Read more
-
Taking Paediatrics Abroad (TPA) cooperating with Vietnam National Children’s Hospital to strengthen health workforce capacity
1.428 08/09/2023On 29th of August, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital welcomed Associate Professor Dr. Kathryn Curow - CEO and the founder of Taking Paediatrics Abroad, and Dr. Caroline Fox - the first volunteer of the organization to visit and exchange opportunities in field of... Read more
-
MOU signing ceremony between Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and University of California San Francisco, USA
1.454 31/08/2023On 28th of August, 2023, Vietnam National Children’s Hospital (NCH) signed MOU with University of California San Francisco, USA (UCSF) in the field of cancer training and scientific research on children in Vietnam. University of California, San Francisco is one of the... Read more
-
The meeting between Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and Delegation of Wallonie-Bruxelles in Vietnam
1.437 31/08/2023On 29th August, the Delegation of Wallonie-Bruxelles in Vietnam (WBI) visited Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and introduced the new head of WBI – Mr Pierre Du Vllie. Vietnam National Children’s Hospital and the Delegation of Wallonie-Bruxelles in Vietnam always pay attention to... Read more
-
Age-Appropriate Sex Education for Children – A Critical yet Often Overlooked Issue
In recent times, there have been disturbing incidents involving children being sexually abused or engaging in premature sexual relationships, leading to early pregnancies. This has left many parents worried and anxious. To address this issue, experts recommend that parents educate their children... Read more
-
Dengue Fever – Signs, Care Methods, and Prevention Parents Should Know
1.554 26/08/2023Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease transmitted through mosquitoes. According to statistics from the Tropical Disease Center at the Central Children's Hospital, from the beginning of 2023 to date, there have been 133 cases of hospitalization due to dengue fever. Especially,... Read more
-
Acute Conjunctivitis (Red Eye) – What Parents Should Know
1.703 22/08/2023In just the past month, the Department of Ophthalmology at the Vietnam National Children's Hospital has received nearly 50 cases of acute conjunctivitis. Among them, 10-20% of children have experienced severe complications such as pseudomembranes requiring removal or corneal abrasions. Acute conjunctivitis,... Read more