Despite the number of people covered by health insurance rising in Vietnam, the abuse of health services and the health insurance fund is still a challenge for the country.

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 VietNamNet Bridge – More than 140 out of 894 calls to the hotline service of the Ministry of Health were related to reporting bribery instances and irresponsible or high-handed behaviour by doctors.

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VietNamNet Bridge – The Australian Government will provide an estimated A$159.1 million (US$157 million) in official development assistance to Viet Nam for the 2013-14 period, the Australian Embassy announced yesterday