Vietnam is advised to quickly develop the model of to meet (Photo: tinhuybentre.ubnd.vn)Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam is advised to quickly develop the model of
family doctors, as well as improve the capability of hospitals and medical
centres that specialise in taking care of the elderly, in order to meet
increasing demand from senior citizens.
The advice was released at a workshop recently in Hanoi. According to the World
Health Organisation (WHO), Vietnam is among the countries with the fastest
aging rate in the world.
The number of the elderly is over 10 million people, accounting for 11 percent
of the nation’s total population, but the national system to provide health
care for the elderly remains severely lacking.
Data showed that only receive about 40,000 elderly
people now. The number is too small compared to the real demand.
Participants at the workshop also said that the Government should issue
policies, including reductions on land tax, to encourage private sector
investment in building healthcare centres specialised for older people.
At present, a lot of companies are keen on establishing centres that focus on
the elderly, however, they are hesitant because of the high price of land.-VNA
Source: VietnamPlus
