GuideSeeking care in Can Tho as a foreigner: registration is only the first step
From an official facility directory to questions about passport-based registration, a focused call can make a planned visit less circuitous.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSeeking care in Da Nang as a foreigner: find the right first door
English-language information does not guarantee the specialty, language support, or payment route you need on the day. Confirm each part before a non-urgent journey.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideTaking a child for care in Can Tho: the journey there and the plan home
Choose urgency before the registration lane, give a useful clinical account and keep paperwork or specialist schedules from becoming a delay.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventCan Tho Oóc Om Bóc Festival and Khmer Boat Race 2026
Can Tho's 2026 Oóc Om Bóc programme separates water lanterns, an opening ceremony, moon worship and Ngo boat racing. The core activities listed here span 21–24 November in the Soc Trang area. Families specifically seeking the races should choose 23–24 November rather than assuming racing throughout the festival.
Can Tho · 21–24 November 2026; opening at 20:00 on 22 November, racing from 12:00 on 23 November and closing at 16:30 on 24 November. Recheck the official plan before travel.Open information →GuideSeeking care in Viet Nam: a compact record pack and an explanation you understand
Identity papers match the patient, records connect care, and interpretation supports decisions. Prepare all three without letting administration displace treatment.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA child needs care in Da Nang: the right urgency, the right destination
One hospital name can point to different sites. Build an outpatient and emergency route, including when the city or language is unfamiliar.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA family river outing in Can Tho: the important decisions happen at the dock
Before orchards and traditional cakes comes a less photogenic task: fitting life jackets, boarding carefully and agreeing on a workable return.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideGiving birth in Cần Thơ: connect your appointments, admission and journey home
Not a hospital ranking, but a practical plan for families nearby or travelling in, with distinct routes for antenatal care, emergencies and newborn follow-up.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideFamily healthcare in Vietnam: build your route before you need it
A familiar doctor is only part of the picture. Connect routine care, emergencies, interpretation, records and payment into a usable family plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideGoing home from Can Tho: keeping mother-and-baby care connected
Going home should not mean losing the baby’s weight review, the mother’s questions, or pending results. Plan the handover before distance becomes an obstacle.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideBHYT for a child's care in 2026: understanding entitlement and the bill
An active card, entitlement rate and payable services are different questions. Prepare documents, handle data failures and clarify the bill without delaying emergency care.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CareCan Tho Children's Hospital
Public specialist children's hospital · 345 Nguyễn Văn Cừ, Phường An Bình, TP. Cần Thơ
Can Tho · 0292 3748 356Open information →GuideChoosing a maternity hospital in Vietnam: beyond the beautiful room
Compare clinical capability, your voice in care, the journey and costs when birth does not follow the expected course.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CareCan Tho City Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital
Public specialist hospital · 106 Cách Mạng Tháng Tám, Phường Cái Khế, TP. Cần Thơ
Can Tho · 1900 8665Open information →PlaceCan Tho Museum
A city museum of nearly 3,000 m² presenting the history, culture and daily life of Can Tho across different periods.
Can Tho · All ages; with ages 0–3, keep the visit short and focus on large objects, images and easy-to-view displays.Open information →GuideIs this labour? When to call and when to go in
Contractions are only part of the decision. Leaking waters, bleeding, movement changes, gestational age and travel all belong in the call.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAn antenatal visit in Đà Nẵng: the right clinic, clear results, a next step
Plan the whole appointment, not just the journey there, especially when changing providers or arranging language support.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideNewborn jaundice: when your baby needs care now
A photograph cannot tell you whether jaundice is safe to watch. Your baby's age, feeding and bilirubin assessment guide the next step.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideRain and high water in Can Tho: make pickup a plan, not a crossing
When rain and high tides disrupt a route, establish where the child is safe and how adults will coordinate, not which vehicle might force its way through.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventEarly-morning Cai Rang Floating Market
Cai Rang is a working river market rather than a performance with a fixed showtime. Can Tho's tourism portal recommends roughly 05:00–07:00 for trading boats and breakfast on the water. Your departure wharf affects time aboard, making transport planning as important as the market visit itself for families.
Can Tho · Runs daily; the city tourism portal recommends 05:00–07:00. Weather and boat activity can change.Open information →EventCBME Vietnam 2026 – International Children, Baby and Maternity Fair
CBME Vietnam 2026 is a maternity-and-baby industry exhibition at SECC, not a children's play festival. Its sectors include nutrition, care products, strollers, car seats and toys. Parents appear among the intended visitor groups, but registration, admission terms and the practical value of each exhibitor should be checked in advance.
Ho Chi Minh City · 19–21 November 2026, 09:00–17:00. Check the official notice and visitor-registration conditions before attending.Open information →PlaceHung Kings Temple, Can Tho
A cultural site opened in 2022, with architecture inspired by Dong Son bronze drums and displays about the Hung Kings.
Can Tho · All ages; suitable for a short, quiet visit. Keep young children close and respect the worship setting.Open information →GuideChoosing contraception starts with the life you need it to fit
Effectiveness matters, but it is not the only question. Daily routines, health, bleeding preferences, privacy, and future pregnancy plans all belong in the consultation.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideThe first month with a baby: divide the work so caregivers get care too
You do not need a large household or a perfect rota. You need complete task ownership, protected rest and a plan that can change when help falls through.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventKiss of the Sea: nightly fireworks at Sunset Town
Kiss of the Sea at Sunset Town in southern Phu Quoc combines an outdoor production with water, light and fireworks. Decide first whether the aim is the complete show or an evening walk: seeing fireworks from nearby is not equivalent to having a place inside the performance area.
An Giang · Nightly · around 9:30pm in the 2026 guide; confirmOpen information →GuideSuspected dengue in pregnancy: seek care early, even when the fever falls
Fever in pregnancy needs prompt assessment. Recognizing deterioration, avoiding self-medication and preventing daytime bites belong in one plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuidePregnancy in Vietnam: a care roadmap from a positive test to after birth
Not a universal testing timetable, but a sequence of important decisions: starting care, understanding results, connecting clinic and birth hospital, and planning postpartum support.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideYour preconception visit: bring questions, leave with a plan
The value of a visit is not measured in blood tubes. What matters is which findings change care, what needs attention first and who follows up.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideChildren in the heat: protect the body, not only the skin
Shade, age-appropriate fluids and sunscreen do different jobs. Understanding them helps families distinguish a needed break from a medical emergency.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideVaccination in Can Tho: choose continuity, then plan the individual visit
Distinguish public sessions, paid vaccination and assessment of a complex history. Reconcile records before travelling or committing to a package.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA Can Tho dengue plan starts with the saucer under a plant
Protection is more than applying repellent before going out: it includes water-container routines, daytime sleep protection and a plan for fever.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAfter the birth: connecting registration, residence and your baby's BHYT
A hospital birth record is not a civil birth certificate, and one linked application does not mean every result is complete. A practical way to follow the process while caring for a newborn.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideYour first prenatal visit: bring your health story, not just the test
The first appointment should establish what needs attention now and what happens next. Prepare your history, discuss scans and leave knowing how results will be explained.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA vaccination visit in Da Nang: choose the site and keep the series connected
Plan from booking to the observation area, using Da Nang CDC's documented process without treating one provider's arrangements as a citywide rule.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideDengue in children: the temperature falls, the watching continues
Deterioration can appear as fever settles. Follow abdominal pain, vomiting, bleeding, alertness, breathing, drinking and urine, not just the thermometer.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventRecurring Antenatal Class – Hoan My Sai Gon Hospital
Hoan My Sai Gon's antenatal series is intended for expectant parents and companions. Its August 2026 article reports a completed class rather than announcing the next appointment. Families can use it to understand the programme's focus, but should wait for a new hospital notice before planning attendance.
Ho Chi Minh City · The official 12 August 2026 article confirms the August class has finished and the series will continue, but no next date is published. Attend only after a new hospital notice.Open information →GuidePostnatal follow-up in Da Nang: one journey, two patients
Sharing a journey should not mean merging care. Prepare separate mother-and-baby reviews, from the right department to pending results.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CareVNVC Can Tho Vaccination Center
Private vaccination center · 576-576A đường 30/4, Phường Tân An, TP. Cần Thơ
Can Tho · 028 7102 6595Open information →GuideThe first 42 days: a week-by-week roadmap for parent and baby
From discharge to week six, each stage has care to continue, decisions to prepare and warning signs that must not wait for an appointment.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideWait longer or seek fertility advice? Finding your next step
Time thresholds open a conversation, not a verdict. How to recognize when advice is useful and make the first consultation count.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventFV Thomson Maternity Department Tour
FV Thomson's pre-booked maternity tour limits each slot to six visitors and introduces reception, birth and inpatient spaces. It can help families ask practical questions before choosing maternity services. The tour is not a medical consultation, and access to every room or area should not be assumed in advance.
Ho Chi Minh City · Monday–Friday: 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00; Saturday: 09:30 and 10:30. Recurring slots can change; register and reconfirm before attending.Open information →EventBay Nui cow racing: a morning of mud and speed
The 31st Bay Nui cow race is scheduled for 07:30 on 10 October 2026 near Tho Mit Pagoda in An Cu, with about 60 pairs expected. The coordination of animals and handler is the focus. Families should watch from spectator areas, not approach the course as an animal-contact activity.
An Giang · 7:30am · 10 Oct 2026Open information →GuideA rainy day in Da Nang: plan the way home first
A family rain plan starts with a dry place to wait, a clear pickup agreement and permission to abandon an unsafe route.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideThe first tooth, and a small habit that starts now
Use the right amount of fluoride toothpaste, brush through resistance, protect teeth between feeds and know when a dentist is needed.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA minimum self-care week: protect the basics, not another routine
Seven days to make room for food, rest, and practical support, with a smaller version for days that refuse to follow the plan.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideBaby fever: decide what to do before checking the thermometer again
Distinguish emergencies, urgent assessment and supported home care, and make a clear call when your baby is unwell.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →CarePhuong Chau International Hospital
Private international hospital · 300 Nguyễn Văn Cừ nối dài, Phường Tân An, TP. Cần Thơ
Can Tho · 1900 5454 66Open information →Event“Idol Zoobiz” Animal Parade – Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Saigon Zoo's “Idol Zoobiz” parade brings selected animals into a recurring programme on the second and fourth Sundays of the month. It can anchor a shorter zoo visit, but is not an invitation to unrestricted animal contact. Confirm the day's time, route and participating animals with the zoo.
Ho Chi Minh City · The second and fourth Sunday of each month under the current schedule. Time and route can change for weather or animal care; check before visiting.Open information →GuideWomen's preventive care in Vietnam: begin with what matters now
A practical sequence from present symptoms to screening, vaccination, contraception, and follow-up. A good care plan does not require buying every available test.
7 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideLost records or late vaccines: rebuilding your child's plan in 2026
An unknown vaccination history is not the same as one documented late dose. Recover evidence, reconcile vaccine names and leave with a usable continuation plan.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideSun, then thunder in Da Nang: build an outing that can change pace
Do not schedule an outdoor marathon and ask sunscreen and raincoats to make it safe. Build a shorter day with genuine shelter and clear stopping points.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventTata Show: Nha Trang storytelling in light
Tata Show brings music, water, fire and light to Mythical Square at VinWonders Nha Trang on Hon Tre Island. The listed window is 19:30–20:10. For a family, saving energy for the evening and planning the return journey matter as much as choosing a view of the stage.
Khanh Hoa · Daily, 19:30-20:10 on the official page; reconfirm for your visit.Open information →CareSoc Trang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital
Public medical facility · 197 Tôn Đức Thắng, phường Phú Lợi, thành phố Cần Thơ
Can Tho · 0299 3822 315Open information →CareHau Giang Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital
Public medical facility · Đường 19/8, phường Vị Tân, thành phố Cần Thơ
Can Tho · 0293 3878 955Open information →GuideReferral or emergency care: keeping your BHYT record connected
Do not go home for paperwork during an emergency. For planned care, distinguish referral documentation, benefit eligibility and the costs you may still need to pay.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA positive pregnancy test: seven days to begin, not do everything
From the first care contact to medicines and sharing the news, a manageable beginning without turning the week into a race.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideAfter a caesarean: make room at home for recovery
The incision is only part of recovery. Getting up, receiving the baby, managing medicines, and sharing work shape the first weeks.
5 min · 2026-09-06Open information →GuideA hot, painful breast: what helps, and when mastitis needs care
Not every tender lump needs antibiotics, and forceful massage is not the answer. A practical guide to comfort, feeding, and getting timely assessment.
6 min · 2026-09-06Open information →EventLam Kinh Festival: history across a royal courtyard
Lam Kinh Festival connects remembrance of Le Loi with a heritage landscape, royal courtyards and the traces of a dynasty. Families can approach history through the place itself, but an ordinary site visit is not the same as attending a ceremony. A 2026 Gregorian festival timetable still needs a separate announcement.
Thanh Hoa · Annual, 21st–22nd days of the eighth lunar month · await 2026 datesOpen information →EventRecurring Antenatal Class – Hanoi French Hospital
Hanoi French Hospital's antenatal series combines specialist discussion with practical learning in small groups. Topics span labour, breastfeeding and newborn care, making it useful for preparing shared questions with a birth companion; confirm the particular session's subject, teaching language and eligibility before arranging a visit.
Hanoi · Recurring 2026 programme; for sessions after 6 September, confirm the individual date with the hospital on (024) 3577 1100.Open information →