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Healthcare: a pillar of social security and human development

Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 16:14:33

-Healthcare is a pillar of social security and human development. Vietnam’s Party, National Assembly, and Government have consistently prioritized the protection, care, and improvement of public health as it enters a new era of development.

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

Breakthroughs in healthcare

Vietnam’s healthcare system has evolved alongside the country’s socio-economic progress, achieving numerous breakthroughs. With over 13,000 medical facilities, healthcare services are now accessible to all, even in island and other remote areas. Last year 94.2% of the population were covered by health insurance.

Significant advances in preventive medicine have enabled Vietnam to control and eliminate many dangerous epidemics. Specialized medical fields have seen rapid progress, and major hospitals have mastered organ, lung, and heart transplants, high-tech cancer treatments, and other advanced techniques. Today, the average life expectancy of a Vietnamese citizen is 74.5 years—one of the highest in the region.

In addition, Vietnam has integrated into the global health community, expanding international cooperation and enhancing its position on the global stage. Numerous research programs and applications of advanced medical technologies have been implemented, significantly improving diagnostic and treatment capabilities.

One of Vietnam’s most notable achievements is its nationwide Expanded Immunization Program, which has been in place since 1985 and covers 100% of communes and wards, protecting public health and preventing dangerous infectious diseases.

Vietnam’s healthcare achievements have garnered international recognition, especially its fulfilment of UN Millennium Development Goals regarding healthcare and many outstanding indexes concerning the healthcare system and community health. World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised Vietnam'smade remarkable progress in improving public health. "You have might be proud of transformation of life and health in Vietnam over the past decades. Life expectancy has increased by 15 years with massive reduction in vaccine-preventable diseases including the elimination of polio. Vietnam has also made huge strides in toward ending HIV, malaria, and tuberculosis epidemics. You have also expanded social health insurance significant, putting you further along the path to universal health coverage."

President Luong Cuong speaks at a meeting with a delegation of representatives from the health sector on February 26 in Hanoi. Photo: VOV

Advancing toward international standards

As Vietnam moves into a new development era, it needs to strengthen its healthcare system as a pillar of social security and human development, an insurer of health security, and a key service sector contributing to economic growth.

To do this, Vietnam is strengthening its grassroots healthcare system, upgrading equipment and infrastructure at district health centers and commune health stations, and ensuring that qualified doctors and medical staff are available in remote areas. Vietnam is also improving vaccination and preventive healthcare programs, expanding immunization coverage to ensure that all children receive full vaccinations. Vietnam is promoting disease prevention and primary healthcare measures to minimize illnesses.

At a meeting with healthcare representatives in Hanoi on Wednesday, President Luong Cuong said:"We must improve the quality of specialized healthcare, invest in central and provincial hospitals, and master modern medical technologies to enhance healthcare services to international standards. At the same time, we need to accelerate digital transformation in the health sector, apply information technology in health management, expand telemedicine, and optimize medical services to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and create greater convenience for the public."

To support disadvantaged groups, the Ministry of Health is refining health insurance policies and expanding financial support for patients with severe illnesses. Vietnam is also strengthening its legal framework for healthcare, developing a comprehensive strategy for public health, and fostering international cooperation to integrate global advancements into its medical system.

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