Delegates launch the programme in Hà Nội on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo

HÀ NỘI — More than 1,000 older people in Hà Nội received free medical check-ups on Saturday as part of a health care programme for the elderly launched by the Vietnam Young Physicians' Association.

The programme, titled '“Care for the Elders - For a Healthier Vietnam”', is designed to support the implementation of Resolution 72, which calls for stronger protection, care and improvement of public health.

Elderly people have their blood pressure checked on Saturday. — VNA/VNS Photo

Doctors from several central-level hospitals took part in the programme, including facilities in oncology, endocrinology, nutrition and traditional medicine.

Services included blood pressure measurement, height and weight assessment, nutritional risk screening, blood count tests, abdominal ultrasound scans, electrocardiograms and chest X-rays, based on clinical indications.

Participants were also given guidance on physical activity and nutrition and introduced to a digital health management application that enables remote monitoring and AI-assisted medical consultations.

Elderly participants receive gifts during the programme. — VNA/VNS Photo

At the event, Ms. Đinh Hồng Ngọc, Public Affairs Director of Abbott Vietnam, emphasised that the Care for the Elders – For a Healthier Vietnam programme, organised in partnership with the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, is part of the broader Healthier Vietnam initiative. This long-term effort, built on strong partnerships and collaboration, is committed to improving the quality of care, empowering healthy ageing, and advancing early detection and management of non-communicable diseases.

“Healthcare for the elderly should be built on a foundation of prevention, scientific nutrition and the proactive efforts of each individual. Abbott hopes to contribute to building a sustainable healthcare ecosystem, with prevention and nutrition as its foundation,” said Ms. Ngọc.

Organisers said more than 1,000 nutrition packages of Ensure and Glucerna products were also distributed to participants, along with additional Lunar New Year gifts for elderly residents in the local community. — VNS