The health check-up program is underway in 10 communes which were revolutionary bases or designated safe zones in Ho Chi Minh City. Between 500 and 1,000 residents in each commune have received free medical examinations, health consultations, and medicines.
Military Hospital 7A provided doctors and nurses and sufficient medical supplies and equipment for the examinations, treatment, and health consultations. Patients requiring follow-up care, further examinations or referrals to higher-level medical facilities had their information transferred to local authorities for further monitoring.
Tran Thi Hong Thom, a resident of Ho Chi Minh City, said: "My family members don’t have a health check-up very often because we're busy with work and the cost can be quite high. Today everything is completely free. The doctors came here, so it's much more convenient for us."
The program follows Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s call to shift the focus from treatment to preventive healthcare and primary healthcare with electronic health records and comprehensive health management for all citizens.
Nguyen Phuoc Loc, Deputy Secretary of the Ho Chi Minh City Party Committee, said: "We piloted the program in 10 communes and wards in former revolutionary base areas. We’ll expand it to other localities and implement other policies for individuals who rendered service to the nation. This is a humanitarian initiative that will create opportunities for further collaboration in healthcare science, technology, and digital transformation."
Tran Huu Nghia, Chairman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Tan Vinh Loc commune, said: "The program expresses gratitude to policy beneficiaries and their families. We hope to continue working closely with partner organizations, particularly hospitals, to provide comprehensive healthcare for all residents."
The results of the health examinations will be transferred to local health stations for continued management and follow-up.
