“This is a basis for setting up a Vietnamese committee on the initiative,” Phuc said at a seminar in Tokyo on March 7.
He also highlighted the role played by Vietnamese expats in Japan in implementing the initiative, expressing his belief that the association will play an active role in providing consultations related to health care collaboration between Vietnam and Japan.
Hosted by the Japanese Government, the seminar discussed ways to boost bilateral and regional cooperation in projects and business activities to deal with challenges related to the aging-population in Asia. It also focused on how to achieve sustainable development goals set by the United Health Care (UHC) programme.
According to the Headquarters of Healthcare Policy under the Japanese Government, the initiative aims to build a healthy and dynamic society where people lead effective lives and have good health, thus contributing to promoting economic growth.
Koji Fujimoto from the Headquarters of Healthcare Policy said the initiative targets future collaboration between Japan and other Asian countries, including Vietnam, on issues related to healthcare for the elderly.
Originally started in May 2016 under the Headquarters for Health Policy, the initiative aims to support aging Asian societies by providing Japanese knowledge and expertise on nursing care and social welfare systems. It also creates links between governments, enterprises, and associations to develop new business opportunities.
