The municipal Department of Health said the programme will be conducted at commune and ward health stations, with support from 56 public hospitals, prioritising outlying areas with limited access to quality healthcare.
Specialist doctors from general and specialised hospitals will provide on-site consultations and screenings. Participating institutions include Cho Ray Hospital, Thong Nhat Hospital, University Medical Centre HCM City, Military Hospital 175 and the city’s Odonto-Stomatology Hospital.
Alongside general check-ups, the initiative will expand screening for key conditions, including eye diseases, dermatological issues, dental problems, congenital heart defects in children and common cancers.
Routine assessments such as blood pressure, glucose and cardiovascular risk checks will also be offered to help detect non-communicable diseases, including hypertension, diabetes and chronic respiratory illnesses.
Participants will receive guidance on nutrition and healthy lifestyles, while screening data will be digitised to support long-term community health management. Suspected cases will be referred for follow-up or further treatment.
The programme, marking Public Health Day on April 7, aims to strengthen links between hospitals and grassroots healthcare, moving towards a multi-tiered system centred on primary care.
Residents, particularly children, the elderly and high-risk groups, are encouraged to take part, as early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes and quality of life.