Over 1.500 people visited the Ninh Binh branch of Bach Mai Hospital for examination on its first day of operation, with many patients having access to top-tier doctors close to home for the first time.
From the nightmare of overcrowding and paperwork, many public hospitals are undergoing a transformation thanks to a service-oriented mindset, providing a relaxed and digitized healthcare experience for the public.
Surprised by the fact that medical examinations in Vietnam only take 10 minutes instead of the 5-hour wait in Australia, many international tourists are impressed with the country's public healthcare services.
The male worker suffered from abdominal pain for almost a year, but fearing a serious diagnosis, he delayed seeking medical attention and was shocked to receive a cancer diagnosis.
To reach the $4 billion mark, experts believe that Vietnam's medical tourism sector needs a professional service ecosystem and a clear national strategy.
The Ministry of Health has just issued new regulations on area standards for medical examination and treatment facilities, including regulations on the area of inpatient wards.
The Prime Minister requested an expansion of the health insurance fund's coverage to include a number of services such as disease prevention, chronic disease management, routine health check-ups, and screening examinations upon request.
According to the Ministry of Health, the number of people subjected to compulsory treatment is increasing and becoming more complex, while management, treatment, and coordination still face many obstacles.
Fearing overcrowding and lack of attention, many infertile patients chose to avoid public hospitals, but their actual experiences completely changed their minds. Reluctantly choosing a public hospital for IVF, the woman was surprised by the outcome.
Instead of the dreaded strong smell of disinfectants or the stuffy atmosphere, many patients are now satisfied that visiting public hospitals has become a pleasant experience.
This is one of the significant changes in the 2024 Health Insurance Law, aimed at reducing the financial burden on patients.
Individuals participating in health insurance who change their temporary residence or place of stay are still entitled to receive medical examination and treatment at facilities suitable to their new residence, and their medical expenses will be covered by the health insurance fund according to regulations.
According to the Swedish Ambassador, Vietnam and Sweden can share experiences in implementing digital health tools due to their geographical similarities.
It is expected that by the first quarter of 2026 at the latest, the second facility of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital will begin receiving its first patients, hopefully solving the overcrowding problem that has lasted for more than a decade.
Instead of amputation as in the past, many patients can now move normally after having the cancer removed and the missing bone replaced with 3D-printed material.
The Ministry of Health identifies science and technology as a key driving force for improving the quality of medical examination and treatment and strengthening the capacity of the healthcare system.
At a panel discussion during VinFuture Week 2025, Professor Elgoyhen shared a method for delivering genes to the inner ear via viruses to help people with hearing loss.
People participating in family health insurance enjoy many benefits regarding medical examinations and treatment, reduced contribution rates based on the number of family members, and flexibility in payment methods.
From July 1st, 2025, the 2024 Health Insurance Law will expand the benefits to include coverage for remote medical examinations and treatments, transportation costs, and high-tech medical services.
The group established an international multi-specialty clinic, then recruited fake doctors, some of whom hadn't even finished high school, to provide urological and gynecological examinations and treatments.
The Ministry of Health has requested the Hanoi Department of Health to clarify the assessment process for granting an operating license to Thu Huong Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic (44 Tho Nhuom Street, Cua Nam Ward).
Here are five situations in which doctors have the right to refuse to treat a patient.
According to the new regulations, patients with serious illnesses will return to primary healthcare facilities to continue treatment, which could create difficulties for those facilities.
Voters have submitted numerous petitions to the Minister of Health regarding the rights of citizens when seeking medical examination and treatment under health insurance.
The female patient wanted to thank the doctor for his dedicated care, so she gave him a red envelope in the morning when no one was around.
The provision that home-based medical examinations and treatments will be covered by health insurance is a new addition to the draft Law amending and supplementing several articles of the Health Insurance Law.
The hospital aims to build a completely new model of international standard, keeping pace with the most modern healthcare trends in the world.
Many people are still unclear about what additional benefits they are entitled to if they pay health insurance premiums for five consecutive years and how those benefits are calculated.
Perilla leaves are not only a culinary herb but also a valuable medicinal ingredient in traditional medicine. Below are some remedies using perilla leaves.
The Hai Phong Department of Health has revoked the medical examination and treatment operating license of Tam Phuc Clinic.
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