Vietnam Social Insurance has asked authorities in provinces or cities that have applied, or planned to apply, new health fees at more than 80 percent of the ceiling rates to lower them to under that level. People pay hospital fees at the Lao Cai Province General Hospital VSI deputy general director Nguyen Minh Thao said its local affiliates in such localities should propose that local authorities move to make their new health fees at hospitals reasonable and affordable. These local fees are based on the ceiling fee schedule issued by the Ministries of Health and Finance in February. The schedule, which covers 447 health services, said most prices would rise at 2-to-10 times current costs, but some would jump 20 times. So far, seventeen provinces and cities have applied new fee rates at more than 82 percent of the cap, including Dong Thap and Cao Bang, which represent the highest rate, at 93 percent. As for check-ups and sickbeds, the … [Read more...] about Health fees should be under 80% ceiling: insurance agency
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To Your Health: Striking before the stroke does
By Dr Brosset* Cerebrovascular accidents (CVA) are a serious public health problem in Việt Nam. CVAs are the first cause of death in the country (according to the World Health Organization, 2012) and are responsible for the majority of acquired disabilities and dementia in the adult population. There are two main types of CVA, or stroke: an ischemic stroke, which is caused by a blockage in one of the arteries supplying blood to the brain, and a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of a blood vessel in the brain. Both types of stroke deprive part of the brain of blood and oxygen, causing brain cells to die. It is important to know how to recognize the early signs of CVA to enable hospital treatment within the very first hours of symptom onset. Such treatment either aims to unblock an artery in case of ischemic stroke or reduce the blood pressure in case of a vessel rupture and bleed. Such early recognition and treatment can not only save lives but … [Read more...] about To Your Health: Striking before the stroke does
Quang Ninh hosts regional largest conference on reproductive and sexual health
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NDO – The 9th Asia Pacific Conference on Reproductive and Sexual Health and Rights (APCRSHR9), the largest event of its kind, opened in the northern province of Quang Ninh on November 28, gathering around 1,000 delegates who are scientists, researchers, academics, and representatives of governments, academia and civil society from 40 countries in the region. >>> Vietnam to host largest regional conference on reproductive and sexual health Held for the first time in Vietnam under the theme of “Leave NO ONE Behind! Justice in Sexual and Reproductive Health,” this year’s event is hosted by the Vietnam Public Health Association (VPHA) with support from the Vietnam Ministry of Health, Quang Ninh authorities, Ford Foundation, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and other bodies. Initiated in the Philippines in 2001, the biennial event aims to review and discuss successful policies and models in the region related to sexual and reproductive … [Read more...] about Quang Ninh hosts regional largest conference on reproductive and sexual health
Thai health agencies to study herbal medicine for cancer patients
Bangkok (NNT/VNA) – Health agencies of Thailand are conducting a study on the effectiveness and safety of using a herbal medicine to cure cancer. Director General of the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine Kiattiphum Wongrachit said more than 5,000 people travel to Prachin Buri province at the beginning of each month to receive free herbal capsules from Saengchai Haetrakul. Several patients have claimed that the herbal capsules are effective against cancer. The Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine, the Department of Medical Services, the Department of Medical Sciences, the Prachin Buri Provincial Public Health Office, the National Cancer Institute, and Mr. Saengchai will jointly study to determine whether the herbal capsules are safe and effective against cancer. The study will be completed in March 2018. If the herbal medicine is proven effective, meets the safety standards and has no harmful side effects, it will be further … [Read more...] about Thai health agencies to study herbal medicine for cancer patients
Ministry of Health investigates the death of three babies
The Ministry of Health launched an investigation into the death of three newborn babies in Quang Tri Province after they were vaccinated for Hepatitis B. Relatives and neighbours attend the child's funeral in Tran Thi Ha's home On July 21, the provincial heath department, Huong Hoa District People's Committee and General Hospital in Huong Hoa District visited the babies’ families to offer consolation and financial support of VND8 million (USD384) for each family. The families said they wanted the authorities to find the cause of the death as soon as possible so similar incidents will not occur. The babies have been taken back home for burial while Quang Tri Province Police are still completing forensic investigation. In 2007, Vietnam had to halt the vaccination schedule for hepatitis B pending investigation because a number of newborns presented with complications after being given shots. Even though the Ministry of Health … [Read more...] about Ministry of Health investigates the death of three babies