Hospital infections threaten patient safety

Hospital infections threaten the safety of patients

Health insurance suggested to cover assistive tools for the disabled Health insurance policies for people with disabilities were discussed at a workshop in Hà Nội late last week to attract attention to the necessity for health insurance to also cover payments for assistive tools and devices for the disabled.

Patient satisfaction toward medical services rises, survey finds

The health ministry’s latest survey showed positive improvement in patient satisfaction towards medical services in Việt Nam in 2018.

Tày woman reaches academic success

Dr Ngân Lương, a member of the Tày ethnic minority group, as one of the youngest course directors at UK-based London South Bank University, is doing her best to make social contributions to causes which benefit her homeland.

Health ministry surveys patient satisfaction at obstetrics, paediatrics facilities

The Ministry of Health’s Department of Medical Examination and Treatment and UNICEF are carrying out surveys on patients’ satisfaction at obstetrics and paediatrics facilities as part of a national programme on the management and improvement of health facilities’ quality.

 

Healthcare sector strives to control epidemic

Healthcare sector set measures to fulfil the targets set for this year along with warning of medical experts on drug resistance situation of the country

Beer used to save patient from alcohol poisoning, doctors advise caution

Ethanol can be used to delay the effects of methanol, allowing more time for dialysis, but the process must be conducted by doctors.

Improving healthcare treatment quality at lower-level hospitals helps reduce hospital congestion

The health sector is trying to strengthen the grassroots healthcare system to improve the quality of primary healthcare and reduce hospital overloading, according to a health official.

Disease season peaks in south

Hospitals in the southern region have admitted many patients diagnosed with hand-foot-mouth disease, measles or upper respiratory infections as the peak season (September and October) for contagious diseases has arrived.

Overseas Vietnamese association reaches out to community

Great efforts have been made to mobilise potential from Việt Kiều (Overseas Vietnamese) communities around the world, but few results have been achieved, according to experts speaking at a the meeting with representatives of Overseas Vietnamese communities in HCM City on Thursday (9 August).