Ho Chi Minh City's agencies are increasing inspections of healthcare facilities that abuse the health insurance fund by prescribing needless tests and overcharging.

Nguyen Thi Lua, 54, a homemaker in Ha Noi, was detected with leukaemia at Saint Paul Hospital where she had registered for a check-up, funded by health insurance.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government might delay the healthcare fee hike, which is originally set for November and December, for fear that it could rekindle inflationary concerns.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam on Monday sent an urgent document asking concerned organisations to inspect the use of the health insurance fund.

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam needs VND7.6 trillion, or roughly US$365 million, for the treatment of HIV-positive people in the 2013-2020 period, but such an amount is difficult to mobilize given the tight State budget and international funding cuts.