The 14th National Congress documents have defined a roadmap to transform Vietnam’s healthcare system into an equitable, sustainable, and modern network, with the ultimate goal of protecting public health in tandem with social progress.
Achievements for the 2021 – 2025 period Over the past five years, Vietnam has recorded significant advancements in human development indicators. The Human Development Index (HDI) rose 14 places to 0.766 points. Notably, health insurance coverage surged from 90.9% in 2020 to 95.2% by 2025. The average life expectancy reached 74.8 years, with approximately 67 healthy years. The medical sector has successfully mastered various advanced technologies and effectively implemented the “inter-level” medical examination and treatment mechanism.
Breakthrough goals toward 2030 The documents outline key tasks to reshape the medical landscape in the new era:
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Universal service access: Ensuring every individual has the right to access high-quality primary healthcare. A specific target is for every citizen to receive at least one free health check-up per year.
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Health financing reform: Striving toward a roadmap for universal hospital fee exemptions by 2030, alongside the complete eradication of poverty.
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Network enhancement: Strengthening the healthcare system from central to local levels to adapt to changing disease patterns and public health emergencies.
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Multi-tiered social security: Integrating medical care with nutritional regimes, especially in remote areas and for vulnerable groups.
The 14th Congress emphasizes the close link between economic growth and social equity, where healthcare is regarded as a core pillar for building a happy and sustainable society.