Nearly 300 homeless children and people living on the streets in HCM City have been accommodated in centres in the first quarter of this year, the municipal people's committee has said.
A beggar on a street in HCM City
The activities were carried out by the Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in collaboration with local districts.
According to the department, those who have health problems will be brought to healthcare centres for check-ups and treatment. Those with leprosy, AIDS, and tuberculosis will be moved to specialist hospitals for treatment.
The department has called on local people not to give money to people begging and instead inform local authorities.