The city's health sector is currently driving the implementation of routine health checkups and free screening programs as a strategic step to monitor citizens' health conditions. Since early 2026, more than 278,100 residents have reportedly received screening services, reaching a total coverage of 51.48 percent of the city's population.
The Health Office has instructed regional health centers and referral hospitals to coordinate intensively with sub-district governments. This measure aims to validate the data of residents who have not been served in 2026, allowing follow-up examination plans to be tailored to actual needs in each area, including through mobile health posts to ease access for citizens.
An ambitious target has been set for mountainous areas to complete examinations for priority groups before the peak of the rainy season. Meanwhile, for other regions, health authorities are targeting at least 60 percent coverage by September 2026, with full completion expected by the end of that year.
The Director of the Health Office emphasized that this initiative reflects the implementation of national disease prevention regulations aimed at strengthening grassroots health management. The integration of health data into electronic medical record systems, including the use of the VNeID application, is a key component in cutting administrative red tape and ensuring citizens' health histories are monitored continuously.
This digitization system allows healthcare facilities to update patient data within 24 hours of examination. With integrated medical records, medical personnel can minimize duplicate examinations while providing more personalized, accurate, and efficient services for the public in the future.
