Connecting data enhances the quality of reproductive healthcare.

Ultrasound examination for pregnant women at the Hue City Center for Disease Control.

For over three years, since being diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, Ms. Duong Thi Be, from Kim Long ward, has regularly visited Phu Xuan Medical Center for examination and treatment. In mid-August 2026, during a follow-up examination, the tumor had progressed rapidly and surgery was recommended, so she decided to be admitted to Hue Central Hospital.

What worried Ms. Be when transferring to another medical facility was having to repeat many tests, ultrasounds, and X-rays. However, after entering her name and citizen identification number, information about her medical condition and examination and treatment results was updated in the system. The admission process was therefore significantly shortened. “It only took a few minutes to complete the admission procedures and transfer to the ward to wait for surgery, it was very convenient and quick,” Ms. Be shared.

The above story illustrates that data connectivity is not only a management requirement but also directly impacts people's experience when accessing healthcare services. Particularly in the field of reproductive health, the continuous storage and utilization of information on prenatal care, gynecological examinations, childbirth, and related issues is crucial for monitoring the long-term health of women and children.

According to Dr. Tran Tan, Deputy Director of Phu Xuan Medical Center, to improve the effectiveness of the maternal and child health management system, this work needs to be implemented synchronously at all medical examination and treatment facilities; at the same time, data linkage between hospital management software should be strengthened. The application of citizen ID scanning devices also needs to be promoted to automatically update information, reduce manual data entry, minimize errors, and make it more convenient for people to use healthcare services.

To support healthcare staff in performing their professional duties while simultaneously updating, reviewing, and refining data, the Hue City Department of Health recently collaborated with the Department of Maternal and Child Health, Ministry of Health, to organize a technical training course on data interoperability, enrichment, and cleaning on the Reproductive Health/Maternal and Child Health Information System. This activity aims to address technical difficulties, standardize processes, and accelerate the digitization of specialized data.

According to a report from the Department of Health, as of early September 2026, 133 out of 156 accounts in the city had successfully connected, reaching 85.26%. Data enrichment in the prenatal examination sector was completed for 4,132 out of 4,362 records; the rate in the gynecological examination sector reached 80.1%. Regarding data cleaned to professional standards, prenatal examination records reached 85.03%, gynecological examination records 64.62%, and childbirth records 69.62%. These figures show that reproductive health data is gradually being standardized, creating a foundation for a valuable data repository serving both management and professional work.

According to MSc. Dr. Hoang Trong Quy, Deputy Director of the Hue City Department of Health, to achieve the set goals, the health sector is urging medical facilities to continue reviewing, supplementing, and cleaning data, while also addressing inconsistencies in the connection process. This includes implementing the city's 90-day campaign to clean and standardize 12 specialized medical databases, aiming for synchronization with the national comprehensive database, which is expected to be completed before September 30, 2026. This activity not only improves management efficiency but also contributes to improving service quality and better meeting the healthcare needs of the people.