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China Expands Public Health Program; Adds COPD to Raise Awareness, Diagnosis

November 21, 2024
China Expands Public Health Program; Adds COPD to Raise Awareness, Diagnosis

China has added chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to its basic public health service program, a move that is expected to raise awareness and improve treatment capabilities at the grassroots level. COPD, a chronic condition that impairs airflow and breathing, […]

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Vietnam: Patients purchasing their own medication for reimbursement under health insurance

December 13, 2023
Vietnam: Patients purchasing their own medication for reimbursement under health insurance

To address the persistent issue of medication and medical supply shortages at healthcare facilities, the Ministry of Health of Vietnam has proposed a solution that would enable health insurance patients to claim reimbursement for self-purchased supplies. This initiative comes as […]

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