Within the framework of cooperation between a US university and the Institute for Population, Health and Development in training US intern students, on the morning of 1 September 2016, Dr Nguyen Van Huy, representing the Department of Health Management and Organization, delivered a presentation on “Vietnam's Health System” to 40 trainees from 20 US universities (including Brown University, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, Franklin & Marshall College, and Emory University, among others).
The lecture content covered the current status of Vietnam's health system, its existing challenges, and emerging development trends. The session was highly engaging; the trainees showed great interest in issues concerning Vietnam's health system and raised numerous questions. Through the lecture, the students gained an understanding of the current situation, achievements, and challenges of Vietnam's health system, as well as the orientation for its reform in the upcoming period. The session concluded successfully and was highly rated by the US students.