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Health Matters is a programme on Vietnam Today that explores healthcare, medical innovation, and wellness in Việt Nam. It highlights modern treatments, advanced technologies, expert insights, and inspiring patient stories, while offering international audiences a closer look at the country’s growing healthcare sector. Combining practical information with human-centered storytelling, the show promotes healthier living and showcases Việt Nam’s progress in medicine and public health.

Latest Episodes

The journey to preserving sight | Health Matters

Technology & Health 16:55

Vietnam's ophthalmology sector is rapidly advancing to address the growing challenges of cataracts, complex corneal diseases, and rising refractive errors. By adopting cutting-edge technologies like Femto Phaco and personalised laser treatments, doctors are safely restoring patients' vision. Through international cooperation and globally recognised medical patents, Vietnam is establishing its eye care expertise on par with global medical standards.

Foetal Intervention in Vietnam | Health Matters

Technology & Health 02:16

Fetal intervention is currently one of the most complex medical procedures. Doctors can now perform life-saving surgeries right inside the womb, operating on babies floating in amniotic fluid. Witness the future of medicine and the extreme precision it takes to save a life before it even begins in this episode of Health Matters.

AI in Diagnosis and Treatment | Health Matters

Technology & Health 22:35

Artificial intelligence is revolutionising healthcare across Việt Nam. This episode of Health Matters explores how AI assists doctors in early cancer diagnosis, robotic surgery and clinic screenings. While this powerful tool enhances diagnostic accuracy and transforms medical education, it serves as an intelligent assistant, proving that human empathy and clinical judgement always remain at the core of medicine.

Cell Therapies for Blood Cancer | Health Matters

Technology & Health 14:21

Blood cancer brings one of life’s harshest battles. In this episode of Health Matters, follow the powerful journey of patients and doctors as they confront the disease with courage, resilience, and hope.

Việt Nam: A Destination for Medical Tourism | Health Matters

Technology & Health 11:53

More than 300,000 international patients visit Việt Nam each year for examination and treatment. With skilled doctors, modern hospitals, and affordable costs, Việt Nam is becoming a new destination for medical tourism – a place not just for treatment, but for healing.

Robotics in surgery | Health Matters

Technology & Health 18:23

In Vietnam, thousands of robotic surgeries are performed each year, helping patients recover faster — in some cases, within just 24 hours. How is robotic surgery improving outcomes for patients in Vietnam? Find out on Health Matters — Robotics in Surgery, only on Vietnam Today.