Hanoi, March 27 -- The Deputy Health Minister made the statement last week while leading a Vietnamese healthcare delegation on a visit to the UK to enhance the exchange of experience among leading experts of the two countries on preventive healthcare practices, especially adult vaccination and sustainable healthcare workforce training.

Population ageing: The growing importance of preventive healthcare in Viet Nam

Viet Nam is entering a period of population ageing, with the proportion of people aged 60 and over expected to reach about 20 percent by 2038.

As the immune system declines with age - a process known as "immunosenescence" - older adults become more susceptible to non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabet...