HCM City, March 8 -- The healthcare sector in Ho Chi Minh City has been making significant strides in adopting digital technology, with the goal of establishing a smart healthcare system that delivers more efficient, accessible, and convenient services to the public.

Hospitals in the city have digitised patient records, ensuring that information is securely stored while remaining easily retrievable and transferrable across healthcare facilities.

According to the municipal Department of Health, the implementation of electronic medical records has led to shorter diagnostic and treatment times, reduced administrative burdens, allowed doctors to focus more on patient care, and minimised the likelihood of medical errors.

Many hospitals have...