Strive to have 90% of young men and women consulted and health checked before marriage by 2030; 70% of pregnant women screened for at least 4 congenital diseases and disabilities; 90% of newborns screened for at least 5 common diseases and disabilities.
These are not just target figures, but a scientific and humane approach to improve population quality from the root.
Pre-marital health check-ups are an "input check" step for a future family.
Many genetic diseases, infectious diseases, and reproductive health disorders, if detected early, will have appropriate treatment, treatment, pregnancy counseling, or preventive measures.
Reality has shown that many families fall into poverty when giving birth to children with severe congenital diseases. The burden is not only prolonged treatment costs, but also mental pressure, disruption of life, and limited learning and integration opportunities for children.
Therefore, prenatal and neonatal screening is an effective tool for early detection of abnormalities.
Many diseases, if diagnosed right from the pregnancy or postpartum stage, can be intervened in time, limit complications, and even cure.
Conversely, if detected late, the opportunity for intervention decreases, costs increase, and the consequences are more serious.
However, the policy only succeeds when it receives the consensus of the people. In fact, many people believe that pre-marital check-ups are not necessary.
Two people falling in love to get married is fundamental, but having enough health and having healthy children ensures the future for a family.
It is necessary to change perceptions, pre-marital examination does not reduce the value of love or marriage. On the contrary, it is a way to show serious preparation, mutual respect and responsibility to the next generation.
And, investing in prenatal and newborn screening is investing in the future.
Every healthy child born is the foundation for sustainable social development. The burden of disease decreases, the quality of life increases, and social resources are used more effectively.
Khanh Hoa's pre-marital health check-up program is very commendable, other localities need to refer to and replicate it.
Because, all members are healthy, which is the basis for a happy family. And, that is also the foundation for sustainable social development.
