Along with the development of the grassroots healthcare system, the provincial health sector is paying close attention to and promoting maternal and child health care through activities such as regular prenatal checkups, prenatal screening, and newborn screening. These are important solutions that contribute to minimizing risks affecting the health of both mother and child.
In addition to regularly implemented maternal and child health care activities, many programs and projects are also being implemented simultaneously at the grassroots level, including the EM-THRIVE Project. The Positive Parenting Skills Training Program has been implemented in many localities throughout the province. In addition to focusing on communication and practical guidance on childcare, the project also creates strong connections between the provincial and grassroots levels through technical support, monitoring, and regular collaboration from specialized units.
During the implementation process, the Reproductive Health Department (CDC Quang Ninh ) played a core role in coordinating expertise, providing technical guidance, and supervising implementation at the grassroots level. This activity was also actively supported by the Research and Training Center for Community Development (RTCCD), contributing expertise and enhancing the project implementation capacity in the localities.
Dr. Doan Thi Hanh, Head of the Reproductive Health Department (CDC Quang Ninh), said: EM-THRIVE is a program aimed at strengthening nutritional care, health, and comprehensive development for children in the first 2,000 days of life – a period considered the "golden window" that determines the foundation for a child's physical, intellectual, and long-term health. Through practical sessions and guidance on positive parenting skills, the project helps pregnant women and caregivers access scientific knowledge about pregnancy care, breastfeeding, proper nutrition, early interaction, and infant care.
Besides the primary healthcare system, units such as Quang Ninh Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, Bai Chay Hospital, Vinmec Hospital, and the Provincial General Hospital also participated in implementing the project's activities. According to statistics, 388 practical sessions were organized with the participation of 3,735 pregnant women and caregivers. These sessions were designed to be engaging and visually engaging, encouraging participants to exchange ideas, practice, and share real-life challenges in caring for young children. Through these sessions, caregivers not only gained scientific knowledge but also gradually changed their perceptions and habits regarding childcare in a more positive direction.
To maintain effectiveness and consistency in implementation, the provincial CDC has intensified its technical support, training, and professional supervision activities at the grassroots level. In the first quarter of 2026, the unit organized one online training course on the project for healthcare workers participating in the implementation. Simultaneously, the provincial CDC conducted supervision at 48 units, including health stations and hospitals participating in the project.
Dr. Lam Thu Hanh, Director of the Ba Che Commune Health Station, said: "Through the EM-THRIVE Project, many pregnant women and families with young children have gained access to practical knowledge and skills in healthcare during pregnancy, childcare, and early childhood education. The project has also contributed to improving the capacity of grassroots healthcare workers, thereby enhancing the quality of maternal and child healthcare in the locality."
In the context of population work shifting its focus from family planning to population and development, maternal and child health care is becoming increasingly important. The efforts of the health sector, along with the support of various programs and projects, are contributing to improving the quality of the population, aiming to build a healthy workforce to meet the development requirements of the new era.
Source: https://baoquangninh.vn/vi-suc-khoe-ba-me-va-tre-em-3411847.html
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