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Digital transformation offers better access to health services

Minister and Chairman of the Government Office Mai Tien Dung talks to the press about the role of digital transformation in the health sector.

Abuse of health service still a challenge: experts

Despite the number of people covered by health insurance rising in Vietnam, the abuse of health services and the health insurance fund is still a challenge for the country.

Can health services handle the Apple Watch?

 When Apple announced two major new healthcare features this week, it billed them both as terrific innovations that may well keep us alive.

Hotline records irresponsible doctor conduct

 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 140 out of 894 calls to the hotline service of the Ministry of Health were related to reporting bribery instances and irresponsible or high-handed behaviour by doctors.

SOCIETY IN BRIEF 10/7

 Heavy rain create havoc in Ha Giang; German journalist’s charity visit to central Vietnam; Poor people receive free health services; Vietnamese contestants show off World Skills

Aussies to give $157m for development push

VietNamNet Bridge – The Australian Government will provide an estimated A$159.1 million (US$157 million) in official development assistance to Viet Nam for the 2013-14 period, the Australian Embassy announced yesterday