Vietnam Considers Expanding Health Insurance Coverage for Traditional Medicine
Vietnam's Ministry of Health is considering expanding health insurance coverage for traditional medicine. A draft proposal has been released to review the limited list of conditions currently covered, aiming to add 22 diseases and disease groups requiring specialized treatment. The initiative seeks to enhance expertise and improve public access.
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