From 4–14 November 2025 (excluding weekends), Nam Theun 1 Power Company (NT1PC) organized its annual health checkup program for all residents of Huayhoy Village, in collaboration with Viengthong District Hospital and the Huayhoy Health Center. The activity is part of NT1PC’s ten-year commitment (2021–2030) to support community health following the resettlement period.
To ensure that all villagers could access the service, NT1PC worked closely with village authorities to coordinate and assign responsibilities for informing residents. Four health checkup stations were set up throughout the village, with a scheduled rotation for each cluster of households. The checkups were made available to all community members—from infants to the elderly.NT1PC fully supported the event, covering the costs of per diems for medical staff, medicines, and all equipment used throughout the nine-day activity.
Purpose of the Health Checkup
The annual health checkup aims to monitor the wellbeing of the villagers after resettlement and detect any potential health issues at an early stage. According to NT1PC, no major health concerns have been identified in recent years, largely due to the company’s continued support for community health initiatives. The most commonly detected condition remains the common cold, and villagers with symptoms are usually the first to seek checkups.
Health screenings also help residents—particularly those with high blood pressure or diabetes—to understand their conditions and receive guidance for ongoing care and prevention.
Participation and Challenges
While many villagers actively participate each year, the organizing team noted some challenges. A portion of the population works outside the village, making it difficult for them to attend. Others are occupied with daily duties and do not always adhere to the schedule. Nonetheless, many residents who joined the program in previous years continue to participate consistently.
Community Perspective
One participant shared her experience:
“Today, I came for a health checkup with my grandmother. The nurse measured my blood pressure—it was normal. They also checked my grandmother and found she has high blood pressure and normal cholesterol, but she often feels dizzy and has leg pain. The doctors advised her and gave medicine to reduce her blood pressure and relieve her headaches.
This is my first time joining, but many villagers have been coming for 4–5 years. The benefit is that people can learn about any illnesses they may have and know what to prevent. Some choose traditional medicine, while others visit medical doctors to maintain good health every year.”
Ongoing Commitment
NT1PC reaffirmed its dedication to conducting these annual health checkups until 2030, ensuring that residents continue to receive essential medical support and health monitoring as part of its long-term resettlement obligations.