Free Health Checks for Students Launched in Dak Lak Province
Implemented from the beginning of the academic year, the initiative has screened hundreds of thousands of students and uploaded their health data to a digital platform.
Dak Lak province has implemented free periodic health checks for students starting from the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year with the aim of protecting and improving public health.
Scope of the School Health Program
A new phase has begun under the decision aimed at strengthening the protection, care, and improvement of public health throughout Dak Lak province. Within this framework, free periodic health checks for students were put into practice starting from the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Achieved Rates as of the End of September
As of the end of September 2026, a total of 491 institutions, representing more than 65.3% of educational establishments, successfully conducted back-to-school health checks.
Screening Students' Health
Thousands of students were thoroughly examined at various educational institutions, such as Cao Ba Quat High School and Phuoc An Secondary School. Students underwent evaluations covering height, weight, blood pressure, visual acuity, and dental health.
Updating Health Data
As a result of the comprehensive efforts carried out, the health data of approximately 469,000 students were completely updated on the Ministry of Health's Health Data Portal.
Challenges Faced and Objectives
During the implementation process, some challenges were encountered, such as staff shortages and funding issues in remote areas. Despite this, the goals are to establish proactive health care habits and facilitate the early detection of potential ailments.