In response to the 2025 World Glaucoma Week, Hue Central Hospital - Ophthalmology Center is organizing a free eye check-up program for individuals over 60 years old or those who are at risk of developing glaucoma.

Located about 20km west of Hue Imperial City, Emperor Gia Long's Mausoleum (or Thien Tho Mausoleum) is a relic of the Complex of Hue Monuments, which has been recognized by the UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

On February 22, Hue Dental Hospital (under the Department of Health) collaborated with Resurge International, Stanford University (USA), and the World Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery to conduct screenings for patients from Hanoi, Long An, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, and other locations. This program is part of the breast reconstruction surgery week for post-cancer patients.

Discovered and introduced by the American news agency CNN, Hue's salted coffee has truly created a fever in 2024. What has made this attractive drink so famous?

On December 24, Korean Institute of Traditional Culture Research and ORIHERI announced that Nguyen Ngoc Phon, a 23-year-old representative from Hue (of Doan Trang Embroidery and Sewing Service & Trade Co., Ltd.), surpassed more than 2,000 contestants worldwide to secure third prize at the World Grand Prix Supreme Model Contest and Seoul Beauty Fashion Festival 2024 (World Champion Model and Beauty Fashion Festival in Seoul - Korea 2024).

TasteAtlas, a food magazine, has just set the list of 50 most worth-experienced culinary cities all over the world in 2024. Notably, 2 places in Vietnam including Hue and Hanoi were named in this list.

Held from December 13 to 15, the 19th National Cardiovascular Congress, with the theme “Cardiology in the New Era: The Path to the World,” is hosted by Thua Thien Hue. This event is not only an opportunity for scientists to share knowledge and experience but also a chance to update ontechnical advancements and new solutions to reduce the disease burden and improve the quality of life for the public.

On December 14, the 19th National Congress of Cardiology officially commenced, attracting 2,200 delegates and members from both domestic and international locations. With the theme “Cardiology in the New Era: A Pathway to the World,” the congress features numerous activities, and lasted until December 15.

In celebration of World Diabetes Day on November 14th, the Youth Union of Hue Central Hospital, in collaboration with the Young Physicians Association of Thua Thien Hue Province, organized a program to offer free diabetes screenings for residents throughout the province.

On the morning of October 18th, a cooperation agreement was signed between the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province and the World Wildlife Fund for Nature (WWF) in Vietnam.