Participating delegates join a 10,000-steps walking programme at the event (Photo: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The Ly Thai To Statue Square in
downtown Hanoi was bustling with activities marking World Health Day 2019 on
April 7.
Speaking at the launching ceremony of the event, Health Minister
Nguyen Thi Kim Tien said the celebration of the day responses to the Vietnam
Health Programme, which focuses on primary health care, and encourages people’s
proactive engagement in concerted efforts to boost Vietnamese’s well-being.
She urged locals to take practical moves for their own
health via walking 10,000 steps per day, updating health knowledge, and joining
early screening for non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cancer, and hypertension.
Kidong Park, the World Health Organization Representative in
Vietnam, said the World Health Day this year promotes universal health coverage,
aiming to ensure all people and communities have access to quality health
services without suffering financial hardship.
As part of the ceremony, 5,000 youths, including young
doctors, participated in a mass dance and a 3-minute physical training
exercise, and ten outstanding young doctors were honoured for their
contributions to protecting and improving public health care.
After the ceremony, participating delegates took to the
street joining a 10,000-steps walking programme.
Also in response to the day, check-ups and testing for
various non-communicable diseases by doctors from the Vietnam National Cancer
Hospital, National Lung Hospital, Vietnam hospital of cardiology, and the
National Hospital of Endocrinology, took place at the site, drawing the
participation of over 1,000 residents. -VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
