Clubs to help elderly people

June 13, 2024 - 10:18

Thousands of people have benefitted from over 100 multi-generation clubs in Hòa Bình Province, which is in the framework of a project funded by the Japanese government through the World Bank to prepare for ageing population problem. This helps Việt Nam be well-prepared for the upcoming trend of an ageing population.

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