Vietnam to Expand Health Insurance Coverage for Medicines, Including New Cancer Treatments
Vietnam's Ministry of Health is reviewing and expanding the list of medicines covered by health insurance, aiming to include new-generation cancer treatments at initial healthcare facilities, enhancing public access to medical services.
Read up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan day (JST) for free
Create a free account to open up to 3 eligible full articles per Japan calendar day (JST). Headlines and summaries remain available across ASEAN 7.
Related articles
- Vietnam Accelerates Vocational Education Restructuring: Integration of Higher and Vocational Schools Advances
Vietnam's Ministry of Education and Training is pushing forward with plans to restructure and integrate higher education institutions and vocational schools. Multiple schools are merging, aiming to improve educational quality and efficiency nationwide. This is seen as part of Vietnam's strategy to enhance high-quality human resource development amid continued economic growth.
- Hanoi to Conduct Citywide Academic Assessment for 4th and 7th Graders in Math and Literature
Hanoi will conduct a unified academic assessment for 4th and 7th graders across the city on November 11, testing their proficiency in Math and Vietnamese Language. This initiative aims to enhance educational quality and monitor student learning progress.
- Vietnamese University Student, Former 'Miss FTU', Crowned Second Runner-Up at Miss Vietnam 2026
Le Phuong Nghi, a student from the prestigious Foreign Trade University of Vietnam, has been crowned Second Runner-Up at the Miss Vietnam 2026 pageant. Her achievement, blending academic excellence with beauty, has garnered significant national attention.
- Ca Mau Provincial General Hospital Receives World Stroke Organization Diamond Certification
Ca Mau Provincial General Hospital in Vietnam has been awarded the Diamond Certification by the World Stroke Organization (WSO) for its efforts in standardizing professional processes and improving the quality of stroke emergency care and treatment. This signifies the highest global standard in stroke care.