Attending the program were Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Central Party Committee's Commission for Information, Education, and Mass Mobilisation; Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung; Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan; Vu Thu Ha, Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Committee; along with representatives of central ministries, agencies, mass organizations, the World Health Organization, international organizations, and a large number of residents.

Delegates perform the ceremony to launch National Health Day.

Shifting from treatment to prevention

In her opening remarks, Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan emphasized that over the past decades, the Party and the State have consistently identified public health protection and care as a top priority. Investment in health is an investment in sustainable development, forming a key foundation for economic growth, social security, and national defense and security.

To realize these orientations, the health sector is implementing a range of coordinated and breakthrough measures. These include promoting lifelong electronic health records for all citizens, strengthening grassroots healthcare networks as the "gatekeepers" of primary care, and gradually implementing periodic health check-ups and free screening programs, creating opportunities for early disease detection and reducing treatment burdens.

Lan stressed that building a healthy nation is not solely the responsibility of the health sector, but requires the participation of the entire society. Each citizen needs to actively exercise, adopt scientific nutrition, and pursue healthier lifestyles.

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan delivers remarks.

Delivering a keynote address, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Trinh Van Quyet praised the Ministry of Health and relevant agencies for proactively organizing a large-scale and practical event, contributing to bringing Party policies into practice.

He emphasized that Resolution No. 72-NQ/TW of the Politburo clearly defines the need for comprehensive reform in public healthcare, with a focus on shifting from "treatment" to "prevention," and from late intervention to early, proactive health management at the grassroots level.

The goal by 2030 is to move toward free periodic health check-ups for all citizens and ensure that 100% of the population has lifelong electronic health records, reflecting a strong commitment by the Party and the State to equitable healthcare access.

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and Head of the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Trinh Van Quyet delivers a keynote speech.

To achieve these goals, Quyet called on Party committees and local authorities to take direct leadership in preventive healthcare, prioritize resources for grassroots health systems, and integrate health targets into socio-economic development plans.

The Ministry of Health was urged to continue improving institutions, accelerating digital transformation, connecting nationwide health data, and strengthening healthcare system capacity from the grassroots level.

Ministries and sectors should enhance coordination in promoting mass sports, improving public fitness, strengthening health communication, and focusing on school nutrition. The business community is also encouraged to invest in healthcare, ensure safe working environments, and care for workers' health.

He also highlighted the role of each citizen in protecting their own health, from maintaining proper nutrition and limiting alcohol and tobacco use to exercising regularly and undergoing periodic health check-ups.

Delegates join a walking parade in response to National Health Day.

Speaking at the event, Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Committee Vu Thu Ha said that in recent years, Hanoi's health sector has implemented comprehensive action programs and achieved positive and wide-ranging results. The healthcare system has been organized into three levels, basic, primary, and specialized, gradually standardized in line with international practices, and increasingly meeting the needs of residents.

Digital transformation in healthcare has also been accelerated, achieving notable results. Hanoi is gradually building a smart healthcare model, developing high-quality hospitals, and strengthening support for grassroots healthcare, especially commune- and ward-level health stations, enabling residents to access quality services at the frontline.

In response to World Health Day (April 7), Hanoi will implement several key tasks in 2026, including strengthening communication to raise awareness about regular exercise, proper nutrition, and periodic health check-ups.

The city will also organize diverse community activities such as walking events, mass exercise performances, and wellness programs suitable for different age groups, spreading the spirit of physical fitness across society. Environmental sanitation will also be promoted through campaigns on hygiene, disease prevention, and food safety, contributing to a green, clean, and healthy living environment.

Notably, Hanoi will organize free health consultations, nutrition guidance, and medical check-ups for residents across localities, improving access to essential healthcare services for all.

Delegates spread the message "Proactive disease prevention – For a healthier Vietnam."

On behalf of city leaders, Ha called on officials, Party members, and residents of the capital to actively dedicate time each day to physical exercise, choosing suitable activities to improve fitness and build a healthy lifestyle.

"Through these practical actions, we can work together to build a capital that is green, civilized, cultured, and modern, not only in socio-economic development but also as a healthy city where every resident is comprehensively cared for and protected," Ha emphasized.

Spreading a strong movement for community health care

With the theme "Proactive disease prevention – For a healthier Vietnam," the rally attracted thousands of health workers and residents. A highlight of the program was a mass exercise performance by 500 participants, helping to spread the message of physical fitness in the community.

Walking activities around Thong Nhat Park spread the spirit of healthy and active living.

Within the framework of the event, more than 5,000 residents received free health check-ups, consultations, and screenings. Notably, modern technologies were applied, including AI systems supporting health index analysis and non-communicable disease risk assessment, as well as automated health kiosks that enable fast and convenient access to services.

More than 300 doctors and nurses from central and local healthcare facilities, including military medical personnel, participated in providing examinations and consultations, ensuring professional quality and promoting the image of dedicated healthcare workers.

More than 5,000 residents receive free health check-ups and consultations at the event.

On this occasion, the television program "For a healthier Vietnam" was introduced, along with smart nutrition applications, helping to raise community awareness of healthcare.

Under the witness of delegates and residents, leaders performed the official launch ceremony for National Health Day. The program also featured a walking activity around Thong Nhat Park, spreading the message of healthy and active living throughout the community.