Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with voters in Can Tho city. Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV

During a meeting with 300 voters, who are staff from the education, training, and health sectors in Can Tho City, PM Chinh said social progress, equity, welfare, and the environment should not be sacrificed for mere economic growth.

“Training human resources for the health and education sectors to meet development requirements is crucial. The Mekong Delta region also needs investment in primary care and comprehensive education and training, involving many stages and steps. Each stage and step requires attention to achieve a fair, modern, and effective education and healthcare system,” he added. 

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh meets with voters in Can Tho city. Photo: Lai Hoa/VOV

The Prime Minister commended Can Tho city for finalizing the investment procedures to build the new Can Tho Oncology Hospital, switching from ODA loan funding to public investment funding and for completing the procedures to purchase two radiotherapy machines for the current Can Tho Oncology Hospital. He directed the urgent upgrade of the Can Tho Cardiovascular Hospital, Can Tho Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, and Can Tho Children's Hospital in 2026.

He requested Can Tho city to reorganize its education system, including arranging kindergartens and primary and secondary schools according to a two-tiered local government model, and reorganizing 17 universities.