The Ministry of Health has announced an action plan to improve rare disease management as treatment costs and access issues continue to burden patients.

In Vietnam, approximately 6 million people live with rare diseases, with 58 percent of cases occurring in children and 40 percent of rare diseases misdiagnosed as other conditions.

A rare genetic disorder transforms one Vietnamese family's life and inspires many.

A complex 10-hour microsurgery has given a 22-year-old man from the mountains of Ky Son (Nghe An Province) a new face, a renewed spirit, and most importantly - a reason to smile again.

Two patients in Dak Lak have tested positive for the deadly “flesh-eating” Whitmore disease. Local health authorities are now mobilizing to prevent an outbreak.

A 43-year-old man discovered a dragon worm parasite up to 70cm long in his leg after self-extracting it at home, prompting urgent medical attention.

The curved spinal condition, called scoliosis, not only alters her physical appearance but also makes it difficult to stand, increases risks of falls, and affects internal organs, particularly the heart, lungs and abdomen.