(23-09-2008) Vietnamese and Singaporean Health Ministries have signed an agreement to boost co-operation in developing medical networks, health insurance, hi-tech training, the treatment of incurable diseases and epidemic control.

The agreement was signed during a working visit to Singapore by Health Minister Nguyen Quoc Trieu from September 18-20 at the invitation of his Singaporean counterpart Khaw Boon Wan.

During the visit the two sides held talks on measures to increase co-operation, technology transfer and the training of experts.

They agreed that healthcare development must focus on hi-tech development and the expansion of initial healthcare with preventative medical care at its core.

While in Singapore, Trieu and his entourage visited several major hospitals, including Tan Tock Seng, SingHealth and KK children’s and obstetric hospital to learn about administrative management, salaries, treatment fees, as well as aspects of patients’ care and treatment.

The Vietnamese delegation also visited the headquarters of the SOS International in Singapore to study its operational mechanisms and discuss prospects for further co-operation.

From VietNamNews