Hanoi, Vietnam, Dec. 12 -- The adoption of the two laws and

On the occasion of the Universal Health Coverage Day (December 12), WHO Representative in Viet Nam Dr Angela Pratt said the above move would make a concrete difference to people's health and lives, improving health and expanding access to essential health services in line with the core principles of UHC.

The new Law on Disease Prevention shifts the focus from treatment to prevention, addressing infectious and noncommunicable diseases (NCD), mental health, nutrition and other key issues. It outlines essential tasks for Government agencies to keep communities healthy and reduce the disease burden.

The new Population Law for Sustainable Development responds to critical demographi...