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Cancer and stroke are primary health concerns. (Photo courtesy of Manulife Vietnam)

Rising cancer rates concern Vietnamese amid healthcare inflation

The Manulife Asia Care Survey reveals that cancer is the standout health concern for people in Vietnam. Despite growing awareness of available treatments, rising healthcare costs alongside insufficient financial planning provide an obstacle to mental and financial well-being.

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Vietnam nearing goal of universal health insurance

Fifteen years following the Party Central Committee Secretariat’s Directive No. 38-CT/TW on promoting health insurance in the new situation, the implementation of the health insurance policy for the 2009-2024 period has gained many achievements, with the goal of universal health insurance likely to be reached.

VSS extends insurance coverage ahead of Tet

VSS extends insurance coverage ahead of Tet

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has presented social insurance books and health insurance cards to those in difficult circumstances ahead of the Lunar New Year (Tet) festival, with an aim to expand the coverage of social welfare.
Thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand to provide health insurance for foreigners

Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced that its Health Insurance for Non-Thai People (Hint) system will debut on January 1, 2024, allowing stateless and non-Thai people to get access to healthcare coverage.
87 businesses honoured for implementing social insurance policies

87 businesses honoured for implementing social insurance policies

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) held a ceremony in northern Ninh Binh province on October 31 to honour 87 businesses in 20 northern cities and provinces for their outstanding performance in implementing social and health insurance policies in the 2017-2021 period.
Health insurance to cover 91.05 million people

Health insurance to cover 91.05 million people

The Vietnam Social Security (VSS) is striving to raise the number of people covered by health insurance to 91.05 million, or 92% of the national population, by the end of this year.