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Generally speaking, Vietnam has a wide range of health care resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. In cities and towns, there are a plethora of pharmacies, though some may carry a limited range of international pharmaceutical brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. Beginning in 1988, the country instituted a 2-child policy, which remained in place for decades.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00148-019-00766-1</ref> The policy seems to be on its way out, but the official position of the government is unclear. | Generally speaking, Vietnam has a wide range of health care resources. Contraceptives, including emergency contraceptives, are legal and do not require a prescription. In cities and towns, there are a plethora of pharmacies, though some may carry a limited range of international pharmaceutical brands. Since the 1960s, the North Vietnamese government has advocated family planning -- and, after reunification in 1975, family planning policies extended throughout the country. Beginning in 1988, the country instituted a 2-child policy, which remained in place for decades.<ref>https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00148-019-00766-1</ref> The policy seems to be on its way out, due to declining birth rates and an aging population,<ref>https://asia.nikkei.com/Politics/Vietnam-s-declining-birthrate-spells-end-of-two-child-policy</ref> but the official position of the government is unclear. | ||
In Vietnam, you can obtain tests for many sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility. We have provided a list of facilities on this page, and you can find more information on city pages as well, such as the [[Hanoi]] & [[Ho Chi Minh City]] pages. | In Vietnam, you can obtain tests for many sexually-transmitted infections (STIs) at many hospitals and clinics. However, if you're a foreigner or don't speak Vietnamese, it's recommended that you visit an international facility. We have provided a list of facilities on this page, and you can find more information on city pages as well, such as the [[Hanoi]] & [[Ho Chi Minh City]] pages. | ||