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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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On October 19, 2024, American International Hospital (AIH) officially signed a Medical Collaboration Agreement with Raffles Hospital Singapore. This agreement marks a significant step in enhancing healthcare quality at AIH.

Ankle pain is a fairly common condition, often occurring after a fall, sprain, sports injury, etc. However, the symptoms of ache in the ankle area are often quite severe, limiting walking and affecting the ability to move, causing pain and swelling for patients. Here are some suggestions for effective management of ankle pain.

The perimenopause and menopause phases are significant periods in a woman's life, marked by many physical and emotional changes. Understanding these changes and effectively managing the symptoms can greatly improve the quality of life during this transition. With over 20 years of experience in treating and caring for women's health, Dr. Jadranka Mihajlovic – Internal Medicine will be hosting 2 health talks to share valuable information on this topic at American International Hospital (AIH).

Neck and shoulder pain is a common problem in today's modern society, affecting a wide range of individuals across different demographics and caused by various factors. This condition impacts quality of life, causing inconvenience in daily life, and can even lead to chronic pain if not treated promptly.

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.

Sciatic pain results from injuries or sciatic nerve stimulation. Besides the pain, the patient can have tingling or numbness in the back or buttocks, possibly radiating down the legs. Pain often occurs in the lower back, hip, buttocks or legs and can even extend to the feet and toes, causing significant pain, and hindering movements and patients’ daily activities.

The knee is considered the largest joint in the body, a complex collection of joints that bear the entire weight of the body and allow the legs to flex and extend.

Lower back pain is a common condition that can occur at any age. Except for a few cases, most instances of lower back pain are not dangerous; however, it can still significantly impact the quality of life if not treated promptly.

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.

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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.

Wrist pain can arise from many causes such as sprains, fractures, arthritis, or carpal tunnel syndrome. Therefore, correctly understanding and accurately diagnosing the cause of the pain is very important to have an effective treatment and rehabilitation method for patients.

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.

The elbow is prone to injuries due to the constant mechanical strain of daily activities. When injured, a painful elbow can limit arm movement, mobility, and impact a patient’s quality of work and life. Here, we’ll explore the causes, prevention, and treatment of elbow pain with AIH to ensure timely intervention.

The free consultation program "Cervical Spine and Lumbar Spine Pain" at American International Hospital (AIH) will return in August 2024 with the participation of Dr. David Wong Him Choon - Orthopedic Department, Raffles Hospital Singapore and Dr. Nguyễn Viết Thịnh - Deputy Head of General Surgery, American International Hospital.

For a long time suffering from hip pain after each step, Mr. N.V.H (63 years old, HCMC) has studied and visited many medical facilities, used many drugs but did not improve. Recently, when the pain level was gradually increasing, the pain persisted even when he was resting, causing difficulties in daily activities, Mr. N.V.H visited the Trauma & Orthopedic Department - American International Hospital (AIH).

Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health has just announced the hospital quality evaluation score for 2023 of 120 hospitals, American International Hospital (AIH) in the top 4 private hospitals with the highest score according to the Ministry of Health's hospital quality criteria. The average score of AIH's quality assessment criteria has increased, especially in professional activities and hospital quality improvement.