Central Highlands works to improve health care service

Young doctors provide medical check-ups for Central Highlands locals (Photo: dantri.com.vn)

Dak Lak (VNA) – Promoting , coupled with
using preferential policies to attract doctors to work in remote localities are
part of efforts made by the to improve health care
in the region, according to the Steering Committee for the Central Highlands.

The localities have sent students to prestigious universities to pursue medical
training and joined hands with medical universities in the country to expand
training in emergency medicine, internal medicine, surgery, obstetrics and
pediatrics.

The Military Medical University and the Faculty of Medicines and Pharmacy under
Tay Nguyen University have educated thousands of doctors for the five Central
Highlands provinces.

In-service training is also prioritised so medical staff can exchange
experience, get updated on the latest medical information and enhance their
capacity.

Currently, the region has an of average 7.6 doctors per 10,000 residents.

The
Central Highland region has five provinces: Dak Nong, Dak Lak, Giai Lai, Kon
Tum and Lam Dong.-VNA