Despite nationwide basic stroke treatment coverage, delays accessing advanced stroke care in Vietnam vary by region, new report finds
A new report by Siemens Healthineers highlights significant delays in accessing advanced stroke care in Vietnam, particularly in the Southwest and Mekong Delta regions. Experts suggest that public-private partnerships, like those in Can Tho, are essential to improving stroke survival rates.
Why it matters
Stroke is a leading cause of death in Vietnam, and addressing geographic disparities in healthcare access is critical for reducing mortality and long-term disability.
Patients in Vietnam's Southwest region and Mekong Delta can travel up to ten hours for advanced stroke care; Vietnamese experts point to a public-private model in Can Tho as a way to close that gap.
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam , Sept. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Delays occurring before patients reach advanced stroke centres remain a major barrier to timely treatment, with access varying significantly by region, according to a new report, Strengthening Stroke System Readiness Across ASEAN , unveiled today by Siemens Healthineers at Hospital Management Asia 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand.
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