Vietnam declares April 7 as the All-People Health Day
It highlights health as the nation’s greatest asset and a foundation for prosperous, sustainable development, with citizens at the heart of every policy.
THE HANOI TIMES — April 7 will be observed as All-People Health Day in Vietnam following a resolution signed by Party General Secretary To Lam, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to protecting, caring for, and improving public health.
The resolution highlights health as the nation’s most valuable asset and a cornerstone of prosperous and sustainable development, placing citizens at the center of all policies.
A program of medical examinations is provided for poor people in Hanoi. Photo: VNA
It represents a fundamental shift from treatment-focused medicine to a preventive approach, marked by a completed preventive healthcare system, stronger grassroots facilities, and more comprehensive services.
The resolution urges stronger sci-tech development and digital transformation in the healthcare sector, as well as reform in medical finance, ensuring effective and sustainable health insurance policies.
It establishes concrete health targets for 2030, setting its sight on increasing average life expectancy to 75.5 years with at least 68 years of healthy living.
Children and adolescents aged 1-18 are expected to grow an additional 1.5 centimeters in average height, while vaccination coverage for essential immunization programs must exceed 95%.
Universal health insurance coverage is targeted, with citizens entitled to free annual check-ups and electronic health records.
The resolution envisions that Vietnam’s healthcare indicators will be comparable to developed countries by 2045, with average life expectancy exceeding 80 years. A modern, equal, effective, and sustainable healthcare system will be developed, meeting diverse healthcare needs.
It also emphasized training and incentives to better reward and retain health workers, especially in remote and disadvantaged regions. High-tech medical centers must be built to reduce outbound healthcare while developing medical tourism in the country.
