Youth health project improves Việt Nam's schools

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Youth health project improves Việt Nam's schools

19/06/2026

02:13

The Vietnam Youth Health Project 2023 - 2026 has wrapped up, delivering impressive results for school health care nationwide. After three years of implementation, the project has contributed to equipping young people with knowledge and skills in proper nutrition, increasing physical activity, caring for mental health, and preventing risk factors for non-communicable diseases. Organisers now plan to expand the most effective measures in the years ahead.

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