Proposal to add some diseases to the National Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Young Physicians Association has proposed adding chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and mental disorders to the list of National Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases.

Medical news on November 14: Proposal to add some diseases to the National Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Young Physicians Association has proposed adding chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and mental disorders to the list of National Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases.

Proposal to include chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's, mental disorders in the list of National Strategy for Non-Communicable Diseases

According to Mr. Nguyen Huu Tu, Permanent Vice President and General Secretary of the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, Alzheimer's disease and mental disorders are also a great burden for families and society.

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According to statistics, the incidence of 10 common mental disorders accounts for about 14.9% of the population, equivalent to nearly 15 million people.

Depression and anxiety account for a high proportion, about 5-6% of the population. Other disorders include schizophrenia (0.47%), epilepsy (0.33%), mental retardation (0.63%), senile dementia (0.88%), adolescent behavioral disorders (0.9%), alcohol abuse (5.3%) and drug abuse (0.3%).

Notably, in children, mental health problems account for about 12%, equivalent to more than 3 million children in need of mental health services.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for 60-70% of cases. In 2020, Vietnam had an estimated 500,000 people with Alzheimer's disease, but only about 5,000 (equivalent to 1%) were diagnosed and treated. The lack of diagnosis and treatment results in a huge burden on families and society, as patients require intensive care.

Despite the high prevalence of mental disorders and Alzheimer’s disease, access to mental health care remains limited. Many people are not fully aware of these disorders, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Young Physicians Association proposed to include chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and mental disorders in the list of diseases in the National Strategy for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases for the 2026-2035 period to facilitate the development of comprehensive strategies and plans to effectively prevent and control chronic diseases with high rates of disability and mortality.

Hanoi: Administrative sanctions against 6 establishments

The Health Department Inspectorate has just issued a decision to administratively fine 6 private medical and pharmaceutical establishments and establishments in the field of food safety with a total fine of 75 million VND.

Van Van Phuc Pharmacy, address 21, 1st floor, Lot C Van Phuc, Lieu Giai Ward, Ba Dinh District; University of Pharmacy Pharmacy, address 45, Lane 108, Tran Phu Street, Group 16, Mo Lao Ward, Ha Dong District were both fined 7.5 million VND for not submitting a request for periodic assessment of maintaining compliance with good retail drug practices as prescribed by law.

Su Truong Son Company Limited, address 42, Street 9, F361 An Duong residential area, Yen Phu Ward, Tay Ho District, was fined 8 million VND for not complying with the law on the 3-step food inspection regime.

Phuc Linh Trading and Service Joint Stock Company, located at 172 Ha Trai Street, Cu Khoi, Long Bien District, was fined 12 million VND for not complying with the law on the 3-step food inspection regime; processing, trading, and storage areas were infested with harmful insects and animals.

TGD Group Joint Stock Company, address Km 0+700, Road 16, Phu Lo Commune, Soc Son District was fined 15 million VND because the owner of the medical equipment circulation number did not publicly disclose the results of the medical equipment classification issued according to the provisions of law.

Hop Nhat Pharmaceutical Company Ltd., address OV7.07 Xuan Phuong Viglacera urban area, Xuan Phuong commune, Nam Tu Liem district was fined 25 million VND because the owner of the food business establishment did not have a certificate of food safety training.

Responding to World Prematurity Day 2024

In order to raise community awareness to reduce the risk of premature birth from preventable causes, and at the same time promote intervention support to improve the health status of premature babies, the Hanoi Department of Health directs and guides its affiliated units to implement activities in response to World Prematurity Day 2024 in accordance with the specific conditions, functions, tasks and available resources of each locality and unit.

Accordingly, the Hanoi Center for Disease Control is the standing unit implementing activities in response to World Prematurity Day at the city level, guiding Medical Centers to implement response activities during the peak month from November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024 according to the content of Official Dispatch No. 5021/BYT-BMTE.

Strengthen propaganda work in online or direct forms such as rallies, conferences, seminars, talks, thematic activities, hanging banners, posters, distributing documents, leaflets, on social networking sites, fanpages... writing propaganda articles about World Premature Day 2024. Receive and summarize the results of response activities from units and report to the Department of Health, Department of Maternal and Child Health - Ministry of Health.

The Medical Centers of districts, towns and cities shall advise the People's Committees of districts, towns and cities to organize activities in response to World Premature Birth Day during the peak month from November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024 with the contents as in Official Dispatch No. 5021/BYT-BMTE in accordance with the actual conditions in the locality.

Organize direct communication, event communication or online through local newspapers and social networks; enhance the provision of maternal health care services, pregnancy management to reduce the risk of premature birth from preventable causes, interventions to support the care of premature babies; attract the attention of leaders, policy makers, associations, organizations, and individuals interested in participating and supporting resources for activities responding to World Prematurity Day. Summarize the results of activities, send reports to the Hanoi Center for Disease Control.

In addition, general hospitals with obstetrics departments, obstetrics clinics, pediatrics departments, and obstetrics clinics, based on the actual conditions at the unit, organize practical activities in response to World Prematurity Day 2024 during the peak month from November 1, 2024 to November 30, 2024 according to the instructions in Official Dispatch No. 5021/BYT-BMTE at the appropriate agency, unit, and location. Summarize the results of the activities and send a report to Hanoi Obstetrics Hospital.

World Prematurity Day 17/11/2024 uses the messages:

Mothers should proactively have regular and on-schedule prenatal checkups to reduce premature birth from preventable causes!

This message emphasizes the role of timely prenatal care in reducing preventable preterm births.

Let's reduce the rate of premature birth together by improving the quality of maternal and child health care!

Call for improved health care quality to reduce preterm birth rates.

One in 10 babies are born prematurely: Let's make a difference together! This message highlights the rate of premature birth and calls on the community to take action to support premature babies.

Every premature baby is a little warrior. Let's protect and care for them together!

Celebrate the strength of premature babies and encourage community support.

Caring for premature babies is everyone's responsibility. Let's do it together!

Call for everyone's participation and responsibility in caring for premature babies

Kangaroo Care: Skin-to-skin contact helps premature babies develop better!

Information on the benefits of Kangaroo Care and its application.

Every small action can make a big difference. Let's act together for premature babies!

Encourage everyone to participate in small but meaningful activities to support premature babies.

Responding to World Prematurity Day 17/11: Let's spread the message and take action for the future of children.

Source: https://baodautu.vn/tin-moi-y-te-ngay-1411-de-xuat-them-mot-so-benh-vao-chien-luoc-quoc-gia-benh-khong-lay-nhiem-d229978.html