After more than three hours of testicular microsurgery for Mr. Hoa, at one point almost stopping, doctors finally found enough sperm for in vitro fertilization.
Helen, 90, an American national, experienced coughing and shortness of breath, becoming critically ill due to severe pneumonia from influenza A complications.
A 28-week pregnant woman experienced abdominal pain for hours before giving birth at home; her family called a ride-hailing service to go to the hospital, but the newborn was blue and died before receiving medical attention.
Mr. Minh, 64, whose kidney disease was at stage three, saw his glomerular filtration rate drop to an alarming low after three months of self-imposed protein restriction.
Mr. Dien, 45, developed a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infection two weeks after contracting chickenpox, leading to severe facial swelling and skin lesions.
Kieu, 39, endured two years of infertility due to numerous empty follicles lacking oocytes, ultimately achieving pregnancy through a single in vitro fertilization embryo.
The Saigon commando cafe in Tan Dinh ward recreates the Southern Tet holiday atmosphere with hundreds of artifacts, combining experiential activities for visitors to rediscover old Tet memories.
After three rounds of ovarian stimulation, Hien collected three oocytes, resulting in two final embryos through in vitro fertilization, allowing her to have a child before menopause at age 31.
A 61-year-old man, admitted with partial paralysis, was saved from permanent disability by doctors at Nhan Dan Gia Dinh Hospital, who activated a 'red alert' protocol between two facilities for timely intervention.
Approximately 200 people were hired to defoliate nearly 1,200 yellow apricot blossom trees on the median strip of national highway 56, spanning over 6 km in Ngai Giao and Kim Long communes, to ensure the flowers bloom correctly for Tet Nguyen Dan.
