Implementing Resolution No. 72 of the Politburo on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of people's health.

On the afternoon of December 16th, the Provincial People's Committee held a combined in-person and online conference to implement Resolution No. 72/NQ-TW dated September 9, 2025, of the Politburo on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of people's health (Resolution No. 72), along with relevant central and local documents. Attending the conference was Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Luan.

Delegates attending the conference.

The conference thoroughly discussed the key viewpoints, objectives, tasks, and solutions of Resolution No. 72. This clearly demonstrated the special attention and decisive direction of the Party and State towards the work of protecting, caring for, and improving the health of the people in the new development stage, with the goal of comprehensively improving the physical and mental health, stature, and life expectancy of the people.

According to Resolution No. 72, from 2026, people will receive free periodic health check-ups or screenings at least once a year, and will have electronic health records created to manage their health throughout their lifecycle, gradually reducing the burden of healthcare costs.

By 2030, Vietnam aims to increase the average height of children and adolescents by at least 1.5 cm; raise average life expectancy to 75.5 years, including 68 years lived in good health.

The vision for 2045 aims for an average life expectancy of over 80 years, on par with developed countries in the region; a reduction in the burden of disease and control of health-related risk factors; a vaccination rate of over 95% for vaccines in the Expanded Immunization Program; a 10% increase in the percentage of people regularly participating in physical activity; and enhanced control of health-related risk factors such as alcohol, tobacco, and environmental factors from soil, water, and air.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Luan briefed on documents from the Central Government and the Provincial People's Committee.

At the conference, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Luan briefed attendees on the Government 's action program and the Provincial People's Committee's plan for implementing Resolution No. 72.

Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Luan emphasized: In the first quarter of 2026, all programs and action plans of the province must be issued, and this should be seen as a great opportunity for comprehensive change in the province's healthcare sector, all for the health of the people. After the conference, the Provincial People's Committee will direct the health sector and localities to accelerate implementation and monitor progress, turning Resolution No. 72 into practical actions linked to the healthcare sector.

Regarding the health sector, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee Nguyen Minh Luan suggested that it should proactively propose improvements to regulations and policies on primary healthcare and preventive medicine; decentralize power; and establish working methods and procedures that ensure ethical conduct in the medical field.

Source: https://www.camau.gov.vn/thoi-su-chinh-tri/trien-khai-nghi-quyet-so-72-cua-bo-chinh-tri-ve-mot-so-giai-phap-dot-pha-tang-cuong-bao-ve-cham--292510