Viet Nam launches its first National Health Day

Viet Nam declared 7th April as the country’s first National Health Day following a resolution signed by Party General Secretary To Lam, demonstrating the nation’s commitment to protecting, caring for, and improving public health.

The resolution highlights health as the nation’s most valuable asset and a cornerstone of prosperous and sustainable development, placing citizens at the center of all policies. It represents a fundamental shift from treatment-focused medicine to a preventive approach, marked by a completed preventive healthcare system and more comprehensive services.