Most healthcare equipment importedBy Vu Dung Delegates speak at a press briefing on the sidelines of the 11th Asia-Pacific Future Trends Forum in Hanoi City on November 12 – PHOTO: THE ORGANIZER HANOI – The local healthcare sector only produces very basic equipment, while the majority of advanced healthcare equipment is imported from developed countries, heard a regional forum in Hanoi on November 12. Leading policymakers, scientists and experts from the Asian healthcare sector joined representatives from the World Bank at the 11th Asia-Pacific Future Trends Forum, titled, “Paving the Path for the Future in Healthcare, Driving Efficiency and Outcomes in a Rapidly Aging Asia,” in Hanoi City on November 12. The two-day event was jointly held by the Vietnam Medical Association and the Switzerland-based Novartis Group. Addressing the forum, Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Viet Tien said Vietnam is striving to follow the trend of prophylactic medicine in … [Read more...] about Most healthcare equipment imported
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Atomic energy utilization brings positive results in healthcare, agriculture
In the two years from 2016, the implementation of radiation and radio-active isotopes has gained several impressive results in the fields of health, agriculture, natural resources and environment. The conference aims at evaluating the status and results of policy application and research activities regarding atomic energy in the period from 2016 – 2018. It also focuses on discussions about development directions and potentials of atomic energy in the near future, along with the fostering of cooperation in such activities like state management, research and implementation, training and technology transfer, production and services in the field for the national economic and social growth. In the event, many prominent achievements on utilizing atomic energy in life were presented, such as the creation of highly efficient rice species and made-in-Vietnam irradiation equipment. Regarding healthcare, there are 35 institutes of nuclear medicine with more than 45 pieces of radiation … [Read more...] about Atomic energy utilization brings positive results in healthcare, agriculture
Grassroots healthcare system is the ground for healthcare sector
Vice chairman of the National Assembly’s Social Affairs Committee Bùi Sỹ LợiViet Nam News Vice chairman of the National Assembly’s Social Affairs Committee Bùi Sỹ Lợi talks to Đại biểu nhân dân (People’s Representative) newspaper about how grassroots healthcare system must be the foundation for improving the sector. What is your evaluation of Việt Nam’s grassroots healthcare system? Việt Nam is considered by international organisations as a country with close to complete medical facilities. The country has 700 medical centers in districts, towns and cities, and over 11,100 commune, ward and township health clinics. 87.5 per cent of commune health clinics have doctors; 96 per cent of commune health clinics have midwives/obstetricians and more than 95 per cent of villages have hamlet or village health workers. These figures confirm that the health sector in our country has … [Read more...] about Grassroots healthcare system is the ground for healthcare sector
Healthcare poised for substantial growth
Vietnam’s healthcare market will grow at a substantial rate due to the liberalization policy adopted by the government and an increase in demand for healthcare services, according to a recent study released by the Indian-based Ken Research on October 23. Latest report from Ken Research notes the benefits deregulation and greater spending will bring. The study, “Vietnam Healthcare Market by Industry Type (Hospitals & Clinics, Diagnostic Labs, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices) - Outlook to 2022”, looks at the market from different angles, such as the healthcare scenario in Vietnam, government and private spending on healthcare, cross-comparisons of Vietnam’s healthcare sector with other Asia-Pacific countries, mergers and acquisitions and other funding in healthcare, investment models for setting up a hospital, daycare centers and polyclinics, investment models for setting up a diagnostic laboratory, government regulations on launching new … [Read more...] about Healthcare poised for substantial growth
Vietnamese, Korean hospitals increase healthcare cooperation
The Chung-Ang University Hospital provides medical equipment for Quang Ngai provincial Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital. (Photo: baudautu.vn)The figure was announced during a meeting on October 15th to review the program. Accordingly, since 2009, with capital of over USD723,000 the program has brought practical results in giving free healthcare to poor people; presenting medical equipment to hospitals; carrying out cleft lip and cleft palate as well as heart surgeries among children; and supporting training of medical staff. Additionally, patients with cataract, or obstetrics and gynaecology problems, have also been treated. The Chung-Ang University Hospital has supported increasing the quality of medical staff at the Quang Ngai General Hospital; provided medical equipment such as PHACO surgery machines, physical therapy and rehabilitation devices to hospitals in the province. Marking 10 years of cooperation, the Chung-Ang University Hospital has also assisted the Quang Ngai … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Korean hospitals increase healthcare cooperation