Make A Difference In Ha Giang

Unfortunately, I developed symptoms of gastroenteritis/food poisoning just before we were supposed to do the Ha Giang Loop. I was unable to keep down any food or water for several days. Because I was worried about dehydration and whether I might need antibiotics, my boyfriend and I decided to go to the hospital. We received help immediately. I was seen by a doctor and two nurses, and I was quickly started on IV fluids. My urine was tested, I received a physical examination, and they also performed an ultrasound and scan. Unfortunately, because I had not eaten anything for days, I was unable to provide a stool sample and I was no longer vomiting by that time. Communication was mainly through Google Translate, which was not ideal but worked well enough. Although the diagnosis was not completely clear to me, I received medication and the nurses carefully explained, through translation, what each medication was for. I had to stay overnight in a shared hospital ward. The night itself was difficult because it was very hot, the hallway lights stayed very bright and many people were using their phones with loud audio/music. As others have mentioned, meals are not provided, so you either need someone to bring you food, buy something outside the hospital, or go to the cafeteria yourself. Since I could not tolerate any smells due to the nausea, this was challenging for me. Luckily, I had my boyfriend with me (he could stay near me the entire stay) and he brought me some food. Hygiene in the hospital could be better. That being said, I was satisfied with the standard of care I received for that day. If I had to stay longer, I would prefer to go to bigger hospital in Hanoi. The doctors and nurses were kind! There was one doctor that wanted to take pictures with western patients, which I found very unprofessional (especially since I was not feeling well). A few practical tips: - Bring slippers. Everyone wears them inside the hospital, and the bathroom floors can be quite wet. - Bring sterilum/handalcohol to disinfect your hands - If you need to stay overnight: I would definitely recommend bringing noise-cancelling earplugs and an eye mask, as the hospital can be quite noisy and to block out the light. - Bring a charger and something for entertainment - Bring your health insurance pass - You will need to pay a deposit when you register as a patient. Afterwards the costs of all the tests will be deducted.

We had the most wonderful treatment at this hospital after my husband fractured his skull and split his head open requiring 10 stitches in his forehead. The hospital had a Cat Scan and X-ray machine to facilitate his diagnosis and treatment and his forehead wound was sutured with great expertise so that there is now very little evidence of the cut which went right through to his skull. For the purpose of the hospital providing thanks to the surgeon concerned the patient ID was 2600018034 on the 12/4/2026

I had a motorcycle accident on the Ha Giang Loop. I felt safe and taken seriously at all times in this hospital. The surgery on my leg went well and the wound was stitched very carefully. The medical staff is very friendly. There are doctors who speak English. Most of the medical staff do not speak English, but everyone used Google Translate, and communication worked very well because of that.

I had a accident with the bike. Fell on my knee and went for cleaning the open wound and checking ligaments. Some doctors speak English, I was treated very very well, I was surprised by how fast and good equipped they are. I had an amazong doctor young woman who spoke English very well. It was so fast and easy, definitely recommend for a checkup. I got a MRI for my knee and CT for internal organs because of the crash, also a blood test. It was 2.000.000 dong but I got a proper check up not just X-Rays. The only thing I am not so happy with is the cleanliness of the place in general and the toilets. But everyone was so nice and made such an effort to translate and to keep me informed and calm, I am really grateful. Also got prescription for paracetamol and medication for the wound.

I can highly recommend this hospital, my son fell ill with meningitis, while he was out traveling. The care he received was outstanding. Whatever medical procedure he needed he got instantly. We had to use google translate a lot but we managed. I was in the uk and had to get out there, I was updated all the time and they even arranged a car from the airport which is a 6 hour journey. So the doctor who was amazing was My linh Chi Truong, my hero, she did joke with me at one point at leaving a 5* google report when the insurance company said they were moving him, she discharged him, then the insurance company changed their minds so he stayed so a lot of paperwork later, he was back under their care. One happy mother

I attended this hospital when I felt really ill, I was having concerning symptoms and when I arrived I was seen by Dr Nguyen Tran Quang who was polite and helpful and spoke English well. I received comprehensive assessment and was updated whenever they knew any information. I also received detailed documents and treatment plans. This experince has eased my travelling health worries!