At the 3rd Session (special session) of the 10th term, for the 2021-2026 term, on August 28th, the HCMC People’s Council passed a resolution on commendation and support policies for collectives and individuals who perform well in population work in the city.
Accordingly, women who give birth to their second child before the age of 35 will receive VND 5 million in support from the city, an increase of VND 2 million compared to the old policy.
Ho Chi Minh City offers support of VND 5 million to women who give birth to their second child before the age of 35. Illustrative image: Ngo Tung
In addition, the HCMC People’s Council also decided to support pregnant women and newborns from poor and near-poor households, social protection subjects, and those living in Thanh An commune, Con Dao special district, with an amount of VND 2 million.
The above support includes pre-birth screening with a limit of VND 600,000, neonatal screening of VND 400,000, and a one-time cash support of VND 1 million.
Regarding collective policies, a commune that has continuously achieved and exceeded the rate of 60% of couples of childbearing age giving birth to their second child for 3 consecutive years will be proposed for a Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the City People’s Committee, along with a support level of VND 30 million. A commune that has continuously achieved and exceeded the rate of 60% of couples of childbearing age giving birth to their second child for 5 consecutive years will be proposed for a Certificate of Merit from the Chairman of the City People’s Committee, with a support level of VND 60 million.
Delegates vote on the content presented at the meeting. Image: Ngo Tung
According to the HCMC People’s Committee, the increase in support to VND 5 million is necessary and practical to create a stronger incentive for women to give birth to their second child during their fertile years, thereby contributing to reducing health risks and improving the quality of the population.
The estimated total cost for implementing this policy in a year is nearly VND 100 billion.
Currently, HCMC is in the group with the lowest birth rate in the country. Before the merger, the city’s total fertility rate was 1.39 children/woman; after the merger, this figure rose to 1.43 but is still much lower than the replacement level that Vietnam is maintaining (2-2.1 children/woman)
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