Ho Chi Minh City to offer free health screenings to 16,000 residents at 60 sites

The program, scheduled to begin citywide on April 5, is expected to provide about 16,000 free screenings, with participation from 56 public hospitals, whose doctors will work with local health stations to conduct examinations and consultations.

Participating facilities include major state-run hospitals such as Cho Ray Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, University Medical Center Ho Chi Minh City, and Military Hospital 175.

In addition to general check-ups, the screenings will cover a range of conditions, including eye diseases such as retinal disorders and refractive errors, skin and dental conditions, congenital heart disease in children, and several common cancers.

Health workers will also measure blood pressure, check blood glucose levels, and assess cardiovascular risks to help detect non-communicable diseases such as hypertension, diabetes, and chronic respiratory conditions.

Residents will receive advice on nutrition, lifestyle, and appropriate health monitoring based on age and risk factors.

Cases showing signs of illness will be advised on follow-up care locally or referred to appropriate facilities for further treatment, the department said.

The screenings will be held at commune- and ward-level health stations, with data collected to support longer-term health management at the community level.

Separately, the health sector plans to launch pilot community-based continuous care teams in Bac Tan Uyen, Hiep Phuoc, and Dat Do Communes.