Brian Jeffrey
| Thống Nhất Hospital’s advanced imaging diagnostic center features state-of-the-art medical technology. —VNS Photo Thu Hằng |
The city is actively seeking investments through public-private partnerships for various healthcare initiatives, including the development of six large medical clusters located in the central area, gateway regions, and the southwest part of the city.
Additionally, a new policy has been introduced to offer interest rate support for investments in the healthcare sector.
Significant strides have been made by the city over almost 25 years in implementing socialization policies to engage non-state funding for medical facilities.
According to Assoc. Prof. Tăng Chí Thượng, the director of the Department of Health, private hospitals are equipped to handle complex medical cases, ranging from cardiovascular and neurological disorders to obstetric care and neonatal treatment.
The contribution of the private healthcare system extends beyond diagnosis and treatment; it also plays a role in disease prevention and control, Thượng noted.
Throughout the Covid-19 crisis, private healthcare facilities collaborated with local authorities to provide vaccinations, care, and treatment for those affected by the virus, he highlighted.
Similarly, during last year’s measles outbreak in June, private hospitals were involved in the city’s vaccination campaign.
Moreover, private medical institutions are significant in attracting international patients and enhancing medical tourism, with notable examples including City International Hospital, Mỹ Đức Hospital, Gia An 115 Hospital, and Tâm Anh General Hospital, he added.
The city is home to a comprehensive healthcare network that encompasses 129 hospitals, 310 medical stations, and over 8,000 private clinics, as stated by the department.
This network handles about a quarter of the total outpatient visits in the country and sees a considerable number of inpatients from other cities and provinces, which leads to overcrowding in large hospitals. —VNS
