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What are healthcare services like in Vietnam?

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We asked retirees if they have access to good medical care in Vietnam. They wrote...

"Healthcare is available, and their are also clinics and hospitals for foreigners. Dentistry is good and very cheap. Close and inexpensive," mentioned another expat when asked about moving to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

"Vietnam has a system of universal health care providing medical treatments that are free or subsidized. The country has both traditional and modern medicine options available, such as traditional Vietnamese medicine, Chinese medicine, and Western approaches including hospitalization, surgery, and medications. Quality of care varies, with urban areas of the country having better access to higher quality care than rural areas. Many facilities in rural regions happen to be basic and poorly equipped, with limited supplies and information. Health insurance is available and encouraged, though employers are not required to provide it to the population. Private care is often the preferred choice for those that can afford it," commented one expat who made the move to Vietnam.

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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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