HCMC – HCMC will offer free health screenings to about 16,000 residents on April 5, with 56 hospitals participating, according to the city’s Department of Health.
The screenings will be conducted at 60 sites at commune and ward health stations as part of the city’s plan for marking Vietnam Health Day on April 7.
Public hospitals, including Cho Ray Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, University of Medicine and Pharmacy in HCMC, and Military Hospital 175, will send doctors to local health stations. Medical teams will coordinate with those stations to carry out examinations, consultations, and disease screening.
The program will focus on areas far from the city center to expand access to healthcare services.
Residents will receive general check-ups and screenings for conditions, including eye diseases such as retinal disorders and refractive errors, dermatological and dental issues, congenital heart defects in children, and common cancers.
Basic tests such as blood pressure and blood glucose measurements will also be provided to assess risks of non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses. Participants will receive advice on nutrition, lifestyle, and health monitoring.
People with suspected conditions will be advised to continue follow-up care locally or be referred to higher-level hospitals for further treatment.
The Department of Health said that the campaign is part of efforts to strengthen primary healthcare by shifting from passive treatment to proactive health management, with specialist hospitals supporting local services.
Separately, a pilot model of community-based “continuous healthcare teams” will be launched on April 5 in three localities: Bac Tan Uyen, Hiep Phuoc, and Dat Do.
Health authorities have called on residents, particularly children, older adults, and those at risk, to participate in the screenings and undergo regular health checks.
