On June 4, the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, in coordination with Thong Nhat Hospital and the Central Odonto-Stomatology Hospital Ho Chi Minh City, launched a programme offering routine health examinations and digital health record registration for local residents.
Large numbers of residents take part in routine medical checks in Con Dao Special Zone (Photo: Ly Huyen).
Under the plan, medical teams will examine around 400 residents each day until June 14. The programme prioritises vulnerable groups and those with limited access to healthcare services, including older people, informal workers and children under 18 who have not received a health check during the 2025-2026 school year.
Associate Professor Do Kim Que, deputy director of Thong Nhat Hospital, said the primary goal was to help residents better understand their health conditions.
"Healthy individuals will receive guidance on maintaining their wellbeing, while those diagnosed with illnesses will be advised on appropriate and effective treatment options," Que said.
Do Kim Que, deputy director of Thong Nhat Hospital, advises residents (Photo: Ly Huyen).
He added that the programme also aims to strengthen cooperation with medical staff at the Con Dao Military-Civilian Medical Centre to enhance local professional capacity and improve healthcare services for residents.
The screening process has been designed according to age groups to ensure suitable assessment and prevention measures.
Children under six will undergo medical history reviews, growth measurements and assessments of mental and motor development. Doctors will also carry out screening tests to identify early signs of autism spectrum disorders.
Children aged between six and 18 will receive physical examinations, mental health assessments and screenings for vision problems, dental conditions, ear, nose and throat disorders, and spinal curvature.
Adults aged 18 and above will undergo specialist clinical examinations together with comprehensive laboratory tests, including blood analysis, blood glucose testing, kidney and liver function assessments, urinalysis and chest X-rays.
Tran Thi Hong Cuc, a resident of Con Dao, welcomed the free healthcare initiative.
"This is a meaningful programme that helps residents save money while giving us the opportunity to receive comprehensive health examinations," she said.
A key feature of the campaign is the use of digital technology to create a lifelong digital health passport for every citizen.
Medical examination results will be entered directly into a digital system and uploaded to the Community Health Management Platform within 24 hours.
The data will then be integrated into the electronic health record function on the VNeID application, allowing residents to access and monitor their personal health information anytime and anywhere.
Nguyen Van Manh, vice chairman of the Con Dao Special Zone People's Committee, said local authorities had mobilised resources to ensure the programme's success, including conducting household surveys, distributing invitations and guiding residents to attend examinations according to schedule.
