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Healthcare costs in Vietnam up 8.28 percent year-on-year in September

Vietnam’s healthcare costs have increased significantly over the last twelve months, with the Consumer Price Index for medicines and medical services showing an increase of 8.28 percent in September 2024 compared to the same period last year. Since 2019, medicines and medical services have experienced a 12.07 percent overall increase, reflecting a steady rise in healthcare expenses over recent years.

For the period from January to September 2024, the cost of medicines and medical services surged by 7.46 percent compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring growing pressure on consumers as they face escalating prices in healthcare, but also heightened demand for healthcare services.

See also: Vietnam’s Pharmaceuticals Industry

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