# Bach Mai Hospital medical cooperation and service expansion > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bach-mai-hospital-medical-cooperation-and-service-expansion > Updated: 2026-09-24T02:01:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Bach Mai Hospital has expanded its medical services and operational scope through international cooperation and facility management updates. In Hanoi, the hospital entered a memorandum of understanding with C.P. Vietnam to collaborate on community health, occupational health, and nutritional programs. Furthermore, the United States government, via the CDC, donated advanced laboratory equipment, including a gene sequencing system, to support ongoing efforts in infection control and antibiotic resistance monitoring. At its Ninh Binh facility, the hospital has implemented health insurance protocols to ensure that patient benefits are equivalent to those at the main Hanoi campus. Full insurance coverage is guaranteed for specific groups, including emergency patients, those with valid referrals, newborns, and individuals requiring immediate treatment following organ donation. Additionally, patients with 62 specific rare or critical diseases can access 100% of their entitled coverage at the specialized facility without standard referrals. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Bach Mai Hospital Ninh Binh facility ensures full health insurance benefits Bach Mai Hospital's Ninh Binh facility offers health insurance benefits equivalent to its Hanoi campus, including 100% coverage for emergencies, referrals, and certain rare or critical diseases. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bach-mai-hospital-ninh-binh-facility-ensures-full-health-insurance-benefits ### 2026-09-17: Bach Mai Hospital expands medical cooperation and receives U.S. equipment Bach Mai Hospital has secured new support through a long-term partnership with C.P. Vietnam and a gene sequencing equipment donation from the U.S. government to enhance medical and community health services. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bach-mai-hospital-expands-medical-cooperation-and-receives-us-equipment --- Cite as: Bach Mai Hospital medical cooperation and service expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bach-mai-hospital-medical-cooperation-and-service-expansion