According to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, the activity is implemented according to Plan No. 117/KH-UBND dated March 28, 2026 of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee to strengthen community health care right at the grassroots health level.
This year's program is organized simultaneously with the participation of 58 general hospitals, specialized hospitals and medical centers in the city. Examination points are arranged in 64 wards and communes, prioritizing areas far from the center, where people still have difficulty accessing specialized medical services. Bringing doctors and equipment from higher-level hospitals to the community is expected to help people detect diseases early, reduce hospital overload and improve the effectiveness of primary health care.
The screening content is implemented diversely, focusing on common disease groups today. People will have their blood pressure measured and blood sugar checked to detect non-communicable diseases early such as high blood pressure, diabetes, cardiovascular disease. At the same time, the program also organizes screening for some common cancers such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, thyroid cancer.
In addition, many other specialties are also being deployed in the community such as eyes, ears, nose, throat, dentistry, musculoskeletal and mental health. In the field of pediatrics, leading specialized hospitals including Children's Hospital 1, Children's Hospital 2 and Children's Hospital of the City will conduct screening for congenital heart disease and obesity in children, issues that are trending upwards in recent times.
According to a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health, through this activity, people will not only be examined and detect diseases early, but also be consulted and guided to monitor their health at home. Cases of abnormalities will be transferred to appropriate medical facilities for continued treatment. At the same time, medical examination data will also be updated into the health management system, gradually building electronic health records for people.
The implementation of community-based disease screening is considered one of the key activities in response to the 2026 National Health Day. This activity not only contributes to raising awareness of disease prevention but also affirms the role of grassroots health care in managing people's health according to residential areas, effectively connecting with the city's specialized hospital system.
