Hanoi, July 8 -- Hanoi authorities have reiterated the city's commitment to raising public awareness on gender equality, promoting appropriate marriage and childbirth ages, and enhancing access to reproductive health services at the grassroots level.

The municipal Department of Health held a ceremony on July 8 to mark the World Population Day (July 11). Themed "Reproductive Autonomy in a Changing World", the event highlighted efforts to ensure all citizens, especially women and youth, can access accurate information and healthcare services to make informed reproductive choices.

Deputy Director of the Health Department Tran Van Chung emphasised the need for enhanced and integrated leadership over the implementation of the population poli...