Hanoi, Nov. 12 -- The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Viet Nam released a comprehensive national picture to date of health, and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) in 8,159 schools, providing a new evidence base to guide action under the Government's Program on School Health 2026-2035.

The survey consists of two complementary assessments jointly implemented by: on school health policies and practices in 959 schools, and on access to WASH services in more than 8000 schools nationwide, including consultations with 284 girls and boys in six regions across Viet Nam.

Schools play a vital role in children's health, protection, well-being and lea...