Focusing on the Development of Dong Nai's Healthcare Sector

A Growing and Improved Healthcare Network

The private healthcare sector in Dong Nai is also thriving, with 7 private general and specialized hospitals, 90 general clinics, and over 1,700 specialized clinics and healthcare service providers.

The healthcare workforce in Dong Nai comprises over 9,800 staff members, including nearly 3,300 doctors. This equates to a ratio of 9.7 doctors per 10,000 residents, ranking Dong Nai second in the Southeast region, following Ho Chi Minh City. The province has more than 10,100 inpatient hospital beds, equal to 30 beds per 10,000 residents.

While this workforce largely meets the needs for preventive care and treatment, many facilities still face a shortage of nursing staff, which affects comprehensive patient care. Additionally, healthcare personnel and facilities are unevenly distributed, with a concentration in Bien Hoa City and areas with a high density of workers. Some districts, such as Vinh Cuu, still lack sufficient personnel, particularly general practitioners and specialists at commune-level health stations.

In the past, around the year 1975, Dong Nai's healthcare sector consisted of only a few small-scale hospitals and poorly equipped facilities. Today, the province boasts modern hospitals furnished with advanced equipment and well-trained medical professionals. This progress has significantly improved the ability to care for the health of the population.