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Infection Control & PPE Stocking Guide for Hospitals in Vietnam

4 min read · Updated 2026-08-02 · GlobalSurgicals export desk

Short answer

Hospitals in Vietnam should keep 60–90 days of PPE, disinfectants and sterilisation consumables on hand, sourced from certified manufacturers. India supplies EN- and ASTM-tested gloves, gowns, masks and antiseptics at scale.

Key takeaways

  • Hold 60–90 days of safety stock
  • Check EN/ASTM test reports
  • Track sterilisation indicators per cycle
  • Rotate stock by expiry

Core PPE lines

  • Examination and surgical gloves
  • Surgical masks and respirators
  • Isolation and surgical gowns
  • Caps, shoe covers and face shields

Disinfection and antiseptics

Hand rubs, surface disinfectants, instrument detergents and skin antiseptics should be sourced with valid efficacy test reports.

Sterilisation consumables

Sterilisation wraps, pouches, indicator tapes and biological indicators keep CSSD compliant.

Buying for Vietnam

Combine PPE with other consumables in one shipment to Ho Chi Minh City to keep landed cost low and meet Department of Medical Equipment & Construction (MoH) documentation needs in one dossier.

Calculating safety stock

Multiply average monthly PPE and disinfectant usage by 2–3 to set a 60–90 day buffer, adjusting upward for facilities in Vietnam handling isolation wards or outbreak response.

Keeping audit-ready documentation

Store batch certificates, EN/ASTM test reports and delivery notes together per shipment so infection-control audits and accreditation visits move quickly.

Sea freight

12–18 days

To Ho Chi Minh City from Mundra or Nhava Sheva. Best for FCL/LCL container orders and mixed-category shipments.

Air freight

2–4 days

From Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi or Chennai. Best for urgent, tender or high-value orders.

Documents we provide for Department of Medical Equipment & Construction (MoH)

  • ISO 13485:2016 certificate of the manufacturing site
  • CE certificate or declaration of conformity per product family
  • Certificate of Free Sale issued in India
  • Technical file / product dossier formatted for the Department of Medical Equipment & Construction (MoH)
  • Certificate of origin, commercial invoice and packing list
  • Batch-wise certificate of analysis and sterilisation validation (for sterile items)

Where healthcare construction is growing in Vietnam

  • Thu Duc - Ho Chi Minh City's new innovation district
  • Hanoi - new provincial and private hospital campuses

Get the Vietnam surgical supply catalogue

Full catalogue and a CIF price list for Vietnam, sent within one business day.

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a surgical supply catalogue for Vietnam?+

Request it on the GlobalSurgicals catalogue form or WhatsApp our export desk. We send the full catalogue and a Vietnam price list (CIF Ho Chi Minh City) within one business day.

How long does shipping from India to Vietnam take?+

Sea freight to Ho Chi Minh City takes about 12–18 days; air freight about 2–4 days.

Which standards do your gloves and gowns meet?+

Products are tested to relevant EN and ASTM standards; test reports are shared with the catalogue.

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