More care for the elderly's mental and physical health
(VOVWORLD) -Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam has asked for refreshed space to boost the elderly mental and physical health as well as their access to new knowledge and technology.
 Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam works with the Vietnam Elderly Association. Photo: VOV |
He told the Vietnam Elderly Association on Wednesday that there should be cooperation with relevant ministries to provide 5% of healthcare insurance for the elderly not yet covered by insurance.
The Ministry of Health will promote basic healthcare packages for the elderly while more community-based cultural and art activities should be maintained for the elderly, Deputy PM Dam said.