Universities that offer healthcare administration

Automation technology can reduce most common causes of injury in manufacturing environments Automation technology can help increase productivity and reduce up to 72 per cent of the common causes of injury in manufacturing environments. According to the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, Vietnam recorded 3,349 occupational accidents from January to June 2020 with total deaths numbering 378. The accidents were most prevalent in the manufacturing sector (27.41 per cent), construction (23.24 per cent), and services (12.35 per cent) while the remaining 37 per cent was spread across other sectors. Most local manufacturers are currently facing a growing skilled talent shortage which strains their overall productivity and growth. At the same time, employers are also facing immense costs associated with workplace-related injuries. “Cobots can perform tasks that may be dangerous or injury-prone for humans. With built-in safety features that slow the robot arm when a … [Read more...] about Universal Robots: Leveraging automation to reduce workplace injuries

VMED Group deputy director general Ngo Thanh Son (left) with Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long With the global health crisis making negative impacts on countries and economies worldwide over the past 12 months, the health sector has nevertheless made great strides, creating breakthroughs in IT application to increase connectivity and digitalisation of services, and development of the telehealth platforms in Vietnam. The Telehealth Development Scheme, introduced by the Ministry of Health (MoH) last year, is one such initiative marking a new milestone in the country’s digital transformation journey by bringing about better healthcare access to locals nationwide. With effective directions and strong determination from the government and MoH, as well as support and accompaniment of hospitals and med-tech businesses, with VMED Group being among the pioneers, the scheme is expected to further contribute to increasing the value of the health sector. With the vision to partner … [Read more...] about VMED Group leads way in pioneering med-tech solutions

Last year was very taxing for the healthcare sector as the pandemic has led to a dramatic loss of human life worldwide and presents an unprecedented challenge to public health. How has AstraZeneca Vietnam contributed to increasing patient access over the past year? Nitin Kapoor, chairman and general director of AstraZeneca Vietnam While it has been a real test to the world, our innovative and patient-centric spirit has helped us not only rise to the unique challenges posed by the pandemic but also ensure that we leave no patients or healthcare professionals behind in this trying time. As we are celebrating Doctors’ Day in Vietnam, I want to thank all the doctors, nurses, and healthcare staff for their tireless efforts to keep us safe. Globally and in Vietnam, AstraZeneca is committed to ensuring broad and equitable access to our COVID-19 vaccine. We are proud and thankful for the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Drug Administration of Vietnam’s conditional … [Read more...] about AstraZeneca championing public-private partnerships

Vietnam to launch mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign The Saigon Times Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long speaks at a meeting on February 24. The Ministry of Health is preparing for a mass Covid-19 vaccination program, the largest-ever vaccination campaign with over 100 million doses – PHOTO: VGP HCMC – The Ministry of Health is preparing for the largest-ever Covid-19 vaccination campaign with over 100 million doses by mobilizing workers active in the healthcare sector and other fields to join the program. The campaign is aimed at bringing life back to normal and minimizing the damage caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long told a meeting with representatives of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund on February 24. The minister said that some relevant agencies had been tasked with mapping out detailed vaccination plans for each period to ensure the process takes place smoothly. All public healthcare … [Read more...] about Vietnam to launch mass Covid-19 vaccination campaign

The Hanoitimes - Throughout recent decades, Vietnam has been making progress in accumulating soft power. In the past few decades, the government of Vietnam has been taking numerous actions toward building up and maintaining the country's soft power. Vietnam makes efforts in accumulating soft power Vietnam ranked 50th among the world’s 60 most influential countries in the first-ever Global Soft Power Index released in 2020 by London-based consultancy Brand Finance. Harvard professor Joseph Nye who initiated the idea of “soft power” in the mid-1990s said it is “getting others to want the outcomes that you want.” It can also be understood as the ability to shape the preferences, shaping the agenda of the discussions. Nye identified three main sources of soft power, including culture, domestic policies and values that the country is seeking after, foreign policies and goals of the country abroad. In the Vietnam case, researchers argued that developing soft … [Read more...] about How Vietnam builds up soft power