Regular health checks and review efforts continue in Ho Chi Minh City
As health checks involving millions of people continue in Ho Chi Minh City, the Health Department has called for a comprehensive review to identify those not yet examined and ensure complete entry into electronic records.
As of August 30, 2026, more than 3.7 million people in Ho Chi Minh City have undergone regular health checks. While regional disparities persist, the Health Department has called for a comprehensive review to identify individuals not yet examined and ensure complete data transfer to electronic systems.
Current data on health checks
According to data from the Ho Chi Minh City Health Department, as of August 30, 2026, the number of people who underwent regular health checks in the city reached 3,716,955, corresponding to 29.1 percent of the population. Electronic health records were created for a total of 3,515,514 people.
Coverage rates by region
Out of 168 wards, communes, and special zones across the city, 74 achieved a coverage rate of 30 percent or higher. In twenty-two residential areas, this rate exceeded the 50 percent threshold, marking notable progress.
The highest rate was recorded in Thanh An commune at 96.3 percent, followed by Phuoc Thang ward at 92.7 percent. In a total of nine residential areas, the population coverage rate exceeded 60 percent.
Screenings for workers and students
Within the scope of ongoing efforts, 530,785 workers and 533,856 preschoolers and students across the city underwent health checks. Health authorities aim to accelerate the screening processes in these groups.
In the past week, there has been an increase in the number of new health examinations. Nha Be commune ranked first with 10,328 visits, while proactive reviews continued in various wards and communes.
Inter-regional differences and calls to action
Alongside areas with high rates, progress remained low in certain regions. In settlements such as Thuong Tan, Nhieu Loc, Vinh Tan, Ben Thanh, Vinh Hoi, and Can Gio, rates ranged between 12 percent and 16 percent.
Ministry of Health and department officials urged that deficiencies be addressed, particularly in low-rate and densely populated areas, and that unexamined individuals be identified to develop appropriate solutions.
Importance of electronic records
In addition to increasing the number of examinations, the Health Department mandated that data be entered completely, accurately, and promptly into electronic health records.
The main objective of the implemented program is to gradually establish a health data profile for every citizen, laying a solid foundation for long-term health management and monitoring.