“The health sector is carrying out heavy tasks amid the challenges. Thus, we are encouraging private investors to join to fulfill our targets,” a senior MoH official told VIR. “We are considering and appraising procedures for some public-private partnership (PPP) projects in healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment. We are willing to welcome private investors to join.” … [Read more...] about Fresh policies to foster private health funding
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Healthcare market attracts foreign investors
Hanoi (VNA) – The healthcare market is drawing investors from home and abroad thanks to high demand and sustained growth. Raghu Rai, Founder & CEO of Jio Health, described Vietnam as a fertile land with an annual average spending increase of 10 percent on healthcare services. Moreover, Vietnam has one of the fastest growing middle-income class countries, where people give priority to healthcare and education services. Meanwhile, director general of Nielsen Vietnam Louise Hawley said a survey conducted by the company showed that health is a major concern among Vietnamese people, besides a stable job. In recent times, domestic and foreign businesses have invested in the healthcare sector through direct investment or mergers and acquisitions, she added. Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Truong Son said the ministry is willing to work with firms that are interested in public-private-partnership (PPP) investment./. … [Read more...] about Healthcare market attracts foreign investors
Khanh Hoa Province quarantines 36 S Korea arrivals
The country suspended entry from all coronavirus-hit areas around the world. Visitors from countries and territories affected by the virus are required to submit health declarations on arrival and will be placed in quarantine if they show symptoms like high fever, coughing and breathing difficulties. … [Read more...] about Khanh Hoa Province quarantines 36 S Korea arrivals
VN lacks tight control over alcohol consumption
A victim of a drunk driver accident at the Vietnam-Germany Hospital in Hanoi. The average Vietnamese person consumes 6.6 litres of pure alcohol per year, according to the Ministry of Health. — VNA/VNS Photo Duong Ngoc He was speaking at a conference on law for prevention and control of alcohol related harm in Hanoi on Monday. … [Read more...] about VN lacks tight control over alcohol consumption
Covid-19 forces Vietnam Super Cup to be played behind closed doors
All 16 diagnosed Covid-19 cases in Vietnam have recovered, and no new cases have been reported in the past two weeks. Nevertheless, people are advised to remain on the alert and avoid crowded places since the virus has now spread to 48 countries and territories, killing more than 2,700 and infecting more than 81,000. … [Read more...] about Covid-19 forces Vietnam Super Cup to be played behind closed doors
