WORDS ON THE STREET 70th anniversary of Hanoi's Liberation Day Vietnam - Asia 2023 Smart City Summit Hanoi celebrates 15 years of administrative boundary adjustment 12th Vietnam-France decentrialized cooperation conference 31st Sea Games - Vietnam 2021 Covid-19 Pandemic
Home / Health & Education
Health insurance dialogue for people with disabilities
Vov/Hanoitimes 15:22, 2014/09/09
The Vietnam Federation for Disability in co-ordination with the Irish Aid hosted a dialogue on health insurance for handicapped people in Hanoi on September 8.

There are about 5.1 million disabled people in Vietnam today, comprising 6% of the population.

Some recent surveys have shown that 70% of disabled people using voluntary health insurance card are not satisfied with the quality of health care.   

Revised health insurance law to be applied from January 1, 2015 is expected to create a legal mechanism for people with disabilities.

Delegates suggested policy makers should continue revamping mechanisms and policies aimed at encouraging handicapped people to engage in health insurance and raise public awareness of the importance of using health insurance. 

 
Other news
15:08, 2024/11/16
Hanoi warns against mukbang trend of eating raw and unfamiliar foods
A communication campaign has been in place for the dissemination of information on food safety regulations in Hanoi.
07:12, 2024/11/12
2024 International Youth Festival attracts 3,000 local and international youth
The 2024 International Youth Festival helped Hanoi’s youth connect and promote the city's culture and tourism to international friends.
21:50, 2024/11/11
Hanoi launches pilot project to integrate electronic health records into VNeID app
The system allows citizens to conveniently manage their medical histories and provides medical professionals with up-to-date information anytime, anywhere.
19:23, 2024/11/07
Empowering new generation of biodiversity champions in Vietnam
These EU-supported events provide a platform to showcase successful sustainability initiatives and inspire additional green actions.
18:52, 2024/11/04
Capital Law to make Hanoi major center for quality education
Hanoi is a hub for talent from all over the country.
16:29, 2024/11/01
Hanoi raises road safety awareness among students
The Hanoi authorities have stepped up communication to heighten the sense of responsibility of families and schools in maintaining road safety.