Primary healthcare in Vietnam is regarded as the foundation and backbone of the health system. It serves as the frontline and "gatekeeper" of healthcare, providing the closest and most direct access to communities. It enhances people's access to medical services at the grassroots level, ensures healthcare equity, and minimises treatment costs for citizens.
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) on August 10 directed all hospitals in Malina to activate their leptospirosis surge capacity plan, amid rising cases following the massive July 24 flooding.
An international conference on digital healthcare is taking place in Hanoi with a view to enhancing Vietnam - Australia cooperation in the health system development and health security.
The Ministry of Health and AstraZeneca Vietnam on March 8 signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation under which they will work with partners to promote existing and new programmes to improve public awareness of diseases, prevention, and early detection.
A group of young volunteers in northern Bac Ninh province has been supporting self-treating patients as the number of COVID-19 cases keeps increasing, causing significant pressure on the local health system.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced on July 19 its assessment of a six-year project helping boost the capacity of health systems in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam to climate-induced health threats.
Local and international health policymakers and experts from health management agencies, research institutes and service providers have discussed solutions to strengthen Vietnam’s health system sustainability and resilience at a workshop.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) is providing 2.1 million USD (17.5 billion kip) in initial assistance for the strengthening of healthcare services in Laos, local media reported.
