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Dengue fever is an acute infectious disease caused by the Dengue virus, capable of causing outbreaks, and currently, there is no specific treatment available. Previously, Vietnam did not have a dengue fever vaccine. However, the Qdenga dengue vaccine, manufactured by Takeda (Japan) in Germany and approved by the Ministry of Health, is now available at the American International Hospital (AIH).

Amid the surge in new measles cases, the most effective preventive measure remains ensuring that children who have not yet been vaccinated or have not completed the two-dose measles vaccination series receive timely immunization at healthcare centers. Currently, the monovalent measles vaccine MVVAC (10 doses/5 ml), developed and manufactured by Polyvac – Vietnam, is available at American International Hospital (AIH) to meet the early vaccination needs of children.

Continuing the high-dose vitamin A campaign for children aged 6 to 35 months, American International Hospital (AIH), in collaboration with the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, is launching phase 2 of the vitamin A supplementation program.

“In Japan, 65% of cancer patients survive over five years and this rate continues to increase annually. Doctors hope that in the future, cancer can be treated as a manageable chronic disease, like diabetes or hypertension,” said Professor Yasuo Saijo.

The American International Hospital (AIH) signed an agreement with Raffles Hospital Singapore on October 19 to establish a premier regional AIH Orthopaedic Centre to treat musculoskeletal and spinal nerve disorders in Vietnam.

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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)/ Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF) injection is a safe and effective method for supporting the treatment of osteoarthritis, facilitating rapid motor function recovery. Particularly, with the emergence of new mechanical activation technology, the PRP/PRF Activator allows for maximum platelet gathering compared to conventional PRP collection methods, providing a highly effective treatment process, and a reasonable cost for patients.

With the empathy and medical ethics of a health care provider, the American International Hospital (AIH) and Prof. MD. Dr. Rene D. Esser continue to collaborate with the volunteer group “Bạn thương nhau” to provide free treatment for complex musculoskeletal conditions in children with hardship, such as congenital clubfoot, ankle joint stiffness, quadriplegia, pes adductus, wrist and hand flexion contracture deformities… with the hope of giving these children the opportunity to access advanced treatment methods so that they can start a new, brighter, and more confident life.

Theme “Improving diagnosis for patient safety”Slogan: “Get it right, make it safe”

Whole-Child Development is centered on nurturing every facet of a child's growth—cognitive, emotional, social, and physical—to ensure they thrive across all areas of life. This holistic approach acknowledges that academic achievement alone isn't enough; children also require robust emotional support, effective parenting, and engaging learning experiences.

For the past years, Mr. R.D (a 73-year-old Australian) had suffered from significant pain in his left knee, making walking difficult. He used to have knee gel injection but the pain persisted without improvement. Before this, Mr. R.D. had returned to Australia for consultation and surgery scheduling; however, after considering the treatment plan with Prof. Dr. René D. Esser, he and his family confidently chose AIH as his further healthcare partner.

Urinary stone is a common and complex medical condition, and they often develop quite silently, accounting for about 50% of urinary diseases in Vietnam, with the most commonly affected age group being between 30 and 60 years.

During the examination at AIH, X-ray results revealed that Mr. N.Q.V. had secondary osteoarthritis in both the femur-tibia and femur-patella joints, misalignment of the femur-tibia axis, bone deformities from the old femoral fracture, and existing orthopedic tools.