HCM City moves to build multi-tier elderly care ecosystem

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly. As of November 30, the city had around 1.6 million residents aged 60 and above, accounting for 11% of its population — the highest number of elderly nationwide. The pace of ageing has been faster than projected, placing growing pressure on the healthcare system and social welfare services. The Department of Health plans to work with relevant agencies to develop a master plan for the city’s elderly care system for the 2025–2030 period and beyond, aiming to build a connected, multi-tier long-term care ecosystem centred on the needs of older people in response to rapid population ageing and in support of the city’s sustainable development goals.VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng

HCM City moves to build multi-tier elderly care ecosystem

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly. As of November 30, the city had around 1.6 million residents aged 60 and above, accounting for 11% of its population — the highest number of elderly nationwide. The pace of ageing has been faster than projected, placing growing pressure on the healthcare system and social welfare services. The Department of Health plans to work with relevant agencies to develop a master plan for the city’s elderly care system for the 2025–2030 period and beyond, aiming to build a connected, multi-tier long-term care ecosystem centred on the needs of older people in response to rapid population ageing and in support of the city’s sustainable development goals.VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng

HCM City moves to build multi-tier elderly care ecosystem

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly. As of November 30, the city had around 1.6 million residents aged 60 and above, accounting for 11% of its population — the highest number of elderly nationwide. The pace of ageing has been faster than projected, placing growing pressure on the healthcare system and social welfare services. The Department of Health plans to work with relevant agencies to develop a master plan for the city’s elderly care system for the 2025–2030 period and beyond, aiming to build a connected, multi-tier long-term care ecosystem centred on the needs of older people in response to rapid population ageing and in support of the city’s sustainable development goals.VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng

HCM City moves to build multi-tier elderly care ecosystem

Ho Chi Minh City is entering a period of rapid population ageing, creating an urgent need to strengthen and expand its long-term care system for the elderly. As of November 30, the city had around 1.6 million residents aged 60 and above, accounting for 11% of its population — the highest number of elderly nationwide. The pace of ageing has been faster than projected, placing growing pressure on the healthcare system and social welfare services. The Department of Health plans to work with relevant agencies to develop a master plan for the city’s elderly care system for the 2025–2030 period and beyond, aiming to build a connected, multi-tier long-term care ecosystem centred on the needs of older people in response to rapid population ageing and in support of the city’s sustainable development goals.VNA Photo: Đinh Hằng