(HBO) - According to the Ministry of Health, Vietnam is now facing a serious hike in non-communicable diseases (NCDs). It is estimated that 7 out of every 10 people die of NCDs, mainly cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The question is how health screening should be done to help avoid creating an economic burden for families and society?
Personnel of Dong Bang Commune
Health Station (Mai Chau) carry out a periodical blood test for Luu Xuan Lich,
a resident in Tieu Khu hamlet, Dong Bang commune.
According to the health sector's
assessment, the people suffering from hypertension and diabetes account for
about 10 percent of the population. However, only about 30 percent of the patients
have been diagnosed and managed. Meanwhile, the grassroots-level health
facilities, particularly in communes and wards, have yet to provide adequate
services for early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and counseling, among
others. The service quality is limited due to a shortage of human resources and
essential drugs, particularly those treating diabetes and blood pressure
conditions.
Vu Thanh, Head of the NCD
Prevention and Control Department at the provincial Center for Disease Control,
said the management, detection and treatment of NCDs at the grassroots-level
facilities are important. The places help not only people with NCDs get better
health care and cut treatment costs, but also the entire system improve its
medical examination and treatment quality, he added.
Implementing the decisions by the Prime Minister and
the Ministry of Health on the prevention and control of NCDs, the centre has
developed a plan for the work until 2025. Accordingly, it focuses on boosting
relevant authorities’ responsibilities and people's awareness; strengthening interdisciplinary
coordination and the local capacity of NCDs prevention, monitoring, detection,
diagnosis, and treatment, among others. The plan aims at successfully
implementing health screening for NCDs at grassroots-level health facilities.
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