Vietnam operates under a mixed healthcare system, combining public state-run facilities with a rapidly growing private sector. The system is overseen by the Ministry of Health. Public hospitals are the backbone of the system and are heavily utilized, though they can experience overcrowding in major cities.
**Notable Public Hospitals:** * **Bach Mai Hospital (Hanoi):** One of the largest and oldest multi-specialty medical centers in the country. * **Cho Ray Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City):** The flagship medical facility for southern Vietnam, specializing in trauma and complex surgeries. * **Viet Duc Hospital (Hanoi):** Renowned for its surgical expertise.
**Notable Private & International Hospitals:** * **Vinmec International Hospital:** A leading private hospital network with branches in major cities. * **FV Hospital (Ho Chi Minh City):** Heavily utilized by the expatriate community and offering internationally accredited care. * **Hanh Phuc International Hospital:** Known for maternity and pediatric care.
Alongside modern Western medicine, Traditional Vietnamese Medicine (TVM) remains widely practiced and is integrated into the national healthcare system, with dedicated institutions such as the National Hospital of Traditional Medicine.
