The healthcare sector is undergoing a pivotal shift by transitioning its focus from treatment to proactive prevention. The newly launched health education and communication program for the 2025-2027 period serves as evidence of efforts to bring new policies into practice, aiming for a society with a sustainable health protection culture.
the 2025 law on disease prevention and new immunization highlights The passing of the 2025 Law on Disease Prevention has established a modern legal framework for preventive healthcare. Notable changes include:
- Expanded Definition: Immunization now encompasses not only vaccines but also integrated medical biological products.
- Life-long Access: Affirming the equal rights of all citizens to access vaccines at every stage of life—from infancy to old age—rather than focusing solely on children as in the past.
- Digital Management: Developing an integrated disease prevention information system and requiring immunization history reviews starting at school enrollment.
- Categorized Forms: Clearly defining voluntary and mandatory vaccination forms to allow for proactive public choice.
vision for a healthy community The national health strategy sets a goal that by 2045, the average life expectancy will exceed 80 years, with the majority of those years spent in good health. To achieve this, building a “prevention culture” is considered a key factor.
- Historical Achievements: Over the past decades, universal vaccination has helped eliminate and significantly reduce mortality rates from dangerous infectious diseases in Vietnam.
- Resource Mobilization: The program currently receives support from various social organizations, such as the Elderly Association, the Women’s Union, and the Youth Union, to spread the message of safe and continuous immunization.
the role of public-private partnership The partnership with multinational pharmaceutical companies and international health organizations plays a vital role in ensuring a sustainable vaccine supply and updating the latest scientific achievements. All parties are committed to supporting the goal of health equity, helping to bridge immunity gaps and strengthen the national preventive healthcare system.