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Early Morning Fishing in Da Nang, Vietnam


Health Care in Da Nang

By Joshua Wood, LPC

William Russell
William Russell

Summary: Health Care in Da Nang: Locate providers, hospitals, and medical centers to find the best health services available for expats and nomads.

Da Nang has a public and private healthcare system. The public healthcare system is called the Vietnam Social Security (VSS) and is used by both locals and foreigners. People generally recommend using public hospitals in Da Nang for serious medical emergencies and major surgery. Public hospitals in Da Nang are typically crowded and have long wait times, but the quality of care is generally good. Foreigners (expats and digital nomads) are allowed to use the public healthcare system in Vietnam, but many expats prefer to use private hospitals. Private hospitals in Da Nang are more expensive but offer better quality care and shorter wait times. People recommend using private hospitals for serious medical emergencies and major surgery.

Hospitals and Clinics for Expats in Da Nang

  • Da Nang Hospital: Public hospital located in the city center.
  • Da Nang International Hospital: Private hospital located in the city center.
  • Da Nang Oncology Hospital: Public hospital located in the city center that specializes in cancer treatment.
  • Da Nang Eye Hospital: Public hospital located in the city center that specializes in eye care.
  • Da Nang Maternity Hospital: Public hospital located in the city center that specializes in maternity care.
  • Hue Central Hospital: Public hospital located approximately 100 km from Da Nang that specializes in major surgeries.

Emergency Services in Da Nang

Da Nang has an ambulance service that can be called by dialing 115. The ambulance typically arrives within 15 minutes of the call.

Health Insurance Companies in Da Nang

The most popular private health insurers in Da Nang are Bao Viet, FPT Health, and Prudential. Expats and digital nomads typically use these companies or specialized expat health insurance providers.

About the Author

Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.


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