Vietnam advances regional healthcare and preventive medicine initiatives

Vietnam is implementing various regional healthcare initiatives focused on preventive medicine and community-based care. In Phu Tho, authorities are working to strengthen the grassroots medical network following Resolution 72-NQ/TW, aiming to increase the proportion of medical stations staffed with doctors to over 44% by 2026.

In Dong Nai, the city has conducted periodic health screenings for over 2.4 million residents, representing nearly 54% of the population. This effort includes digitizing health records and connecting data with the Ministry of Health.

In Hue, medical authorities are managing a suspected food poisoning incident involving 95 people. Patients are currently reported to be in stable condition at Central Hue Hospital, and Scavi Hue has committed to covering treatment costs for affected workers.