As many as 79,988 locals joined compulsory social security scheme as of February, accounting for 93.76% of the annual plan and up 1.5% from the same time last year. There were 71,830 people covered with unemployment insurance, a year-on-year increase of 2.6%. Meanwhile, 796,322 held health insurance cards, or 90% of the population.
Insurance policies popularised
among the youths in Mai Chau district.
Total premium from social insurance, health
insurance and unemployment insurance topped 231 billion VND (9.35 million USD)
in February, increasing 52% from the previous month. There were 65,085 medical checks and treatments
covered by health insurance in February.
During the first two months of the year, the
local Social Security flexibly carried out various measures to engage more
people in the social insurance and health insurance schemes, and promote the
collection of the insurance premium.
Communications works were enhanced through
organising conferences, hanging banners, handing out leaflets about social
insurance and health insurance, and posting related stories on the local Social
Security’s portal, among others, helping improve locals’ awareness of the
schemes.
Besides, the sector is receiving and handling
dossiers related to social insurance and unemployment insurance benefits, and
returning results in a timely fashion. It is also joining hands with local
insurance-covered medical establishments to ensure the rights of the
participants.
At HANOI JVC Training Center (Hanoi), the Farmers’s Support Center, the Provincial Farmers' Union and VTC1 International Development joint Stock Company recently held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement to link consulting and create the labor resources working abroad for a limited period of time.
In recent years, the education career in Yen Thuy district has changed positively. The school facilities have newly been built and the quality of education has improved.
The Board for Women's Advancement of Hoa Binh province on November 11 officially launched the Action Month for Gender Equality, focusing on preventing and addressing gender-based violence. As part of the event, a special talk was held on the theme of sharing household work for a happy family. The event drew 300 delegates, including Nguyen Van Toan, Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People's Committee and head of the provincial Board for Women's Advancement.
The people in Hoa Binh province are aware of the need to build and preserve the cultural traditions and unique customs of their communities, especially those related to ethnic identities and family values which serve as foundation for a vibrant, tradition-rich Hoa Binh, enriching community life. In recent years, the province’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have paid heed to building and developing family values and fostering human standards in the new era.
The festival of great national solidarity and culture in 2024 was held at the communal house of Da Bac district on November 5. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Nguyen Van Toan and leaders of departments and sectors attended the event.
The Labor Federation of Da Bac district has focused on protecting workers' rights while actively participating in patriotic emulation movements to enhance the creativity and productivity of the local workforces across agencies, organisations and enterprises.