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Health services in Vietnam.

E J Shellard1

  • 1Medical and Scientific Aid for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, Hounslow.

Medicine and War
|July 1, 1992
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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Vietnam Health System

Background:

  • Decades of war have devastated Vietnam's economy and populace, causing widespread injuries, addiction, and orphanhood.
  • Environmental damage from defoliation and unexploded ordnance persists, impacting soil fertility, causing birth defects, and increasing malaria risk.
  • Cultural factors, including superstitions in ethnic groups, contribute to childhood malnutrition, highlighting complex public health challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state of health services in Vietnam.
  • To identify the health challenges and needs arising from prolonged conflicts and environmental degradation.
  • To assess the developing healthcare system and its requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing health services infrastructure in Vietnam.

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  • Analysis of health outcomes and challenges linked to war, environmental factors, and socio-cultural issues.
  • Evaluation of the current healthcare system structure, including provincial hospitals, district hospitals, and village clinics.

    • Main Results:

    • Vietnam's health services face severe challenges due to war's aftermath, including a devastated economy and a high burden of war-related casualties and social issues.
    • Environmental contamination and unexploded bombs continue to pose significant health risks, exacerbating conditions like malaria and causing long-term health problems.
    • The developing healthcare system, while staffed, is critically underequipped, necessitating urgent international humanitarian aid for modern medical supplies and equipment.

    Conclusions:

    • Vietnam's health services require substantial investment and support to overcome the enduring consequences of war and environmental damage.
    • The current healthcare infrastructure needs significant upgrades in equipment and medicines to effectively address the population's health needs.
    • Restoration of trade links and continued humanitarian aid are crucial for improving Vietnam's health services until self-sufficiency is achieved.