A meeting was held in Hanoi on July 10 in response to World PopulationDay (July 11), aiming to support reproductive healthcare and familyplanning for locals vulnerable to natural disasters.
The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health, the HanoiPeople’s Committee and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Addressing the function, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly UongChu Luu said the Party and State view population management and familyplanning pivotal components of the national development strategy as wellas fundamental factors to improving public living standards.
He noted that Vietnam has seen significant achievements in the field,such as reducing the birth rate and increasing longevity.
Vietnam is considered one of the five developing countries mostvulnerable to climate change, especially rising sea level, which posechallenges for population management and family planning.
Aware of this, Vietnam has spared no efforts in mitigating the impactsof natural calamities while ensuring reproductive health and familyplanning services for residents in vulnerable regions, he said.
He asked the Ministry of Health to review policies and complete a legal framework for the field.
The ministry should enhance communication campaigns, especially amongwomen, children, and youth, about risks and self-protection measuresbefore, during and after natural disasters.
Relevantministries, departments and local authorities need to activelycoordinate to guarantee reproductive healthcare for locals.
Representative of the UNFPA Ritsu Nacken said Vietnam needs thorough preparations to cope with natural disasters
The UNFPA will cooperate with the Vietnamese Government and otherdevelopment partners to provide care for Vietnamese nationals, she said,adding that when natural disasters occur, the organisation will provideprompt humanitarian aid for women and girls.-VNA
The event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Health, the HanoiPeople’s Committee and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
Addressing the function, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly UongChu Luu said the Party and State view population management and familyplanning pivotal components of the national development strategy as wellas fundamental factors to improving public living standards.
He noted that Vietnam has seen significant achievements in the field,such as reducing the birth rate and increasing longevity.
Vietnam is considered one of the five developing countries mostvulnerable to climate change, especially rising sea level, which posechallenges for population management and family planning.
Aware of this, Vietnam has spared no efforts in mitigating the impactsof natural calamities while ensuring reproductive health and familyplanning services for residents in vulnerable regions, he said.
He asked the Ministry of Health to review policies and complete a legal framework for the field.
The ministry should enhance communication campaigns, especially amongwomen, children, and youth, about risks and self-protection measuresbefore, during and after natural disasters.
Relevantministries, departments and local authorities need to activelycoordinate to guarantee reproductive healthcare for locals.
Representative of the UNFPA Ritsu Nacken said Vietnam needs thorough preparations to cope with natural disasters
The UNFPA will cooperate with the Vietnamese Government and otherdevelopment partners to provide care for Vietnamese nationals, she said,adding that when natural disasters occur, the organisation will provideprompt humanitarian aid for women and girls.-VNA
