The 14th National Congress of the Party is a momentous political event with profound historical significance, marking a turning point and ushering in a new era of development for Vietnam.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan shared insights on the shift from medical examination and treatment to comprehensive healthcare, addressing bottlenecks, and mobilizing resources in the healthcare sector.
The Ministry of Health proposes clearly defining the recognition of residency and specialist doctor degrees as equivalent to doctoral degrees.
Former Director Nguyen Thanh Phong was sentenced to 20 years in prison, and former Director Tran Viet Nga to 15 years in prison, both for the crime of accepting bribes.
According to the plan, the two hospitals are expected to begin admitting patients on an appropriate scale as early as the first quarter of 2026.
In his final statement before the court, defendant Le Hoang, husband of former Director of Food Safety Tran Viet Nga, pleaded with the court to reduce his wife's sentence.
Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan signed a decision to transfer Mr. Bui Duc Lap – pharmacist and Chief of the Office of the Drug Administration Department – to the position of Deputy Director of the Food Safety Department.
Former Director Nguyen Thanh Phong admitted to receiving 43 billion VND, but claimed that at the time his understanding of the law was limited, and he thought that only coercing businesses constituted bribery.
The two defendants, Nguyen Thanh Phong and Tran Viet Nga (both Directors of the Food Safety Department, Ministry of Health), appeared in court on charges of accepting bribes.
The Ministry of Health requires medical facilities to provide outpatient medication for a maximum of 90 days for stable patients, in order to reduce bureaucracy and ensure the rights of those with health insurance.
Voters in Thai Nguyen believe that the starting salary coefficient of only 2,34 for doctors with 6 years of training is not commensurate with their skills. The Ministry of Health stated that it is studying a special incentive mechanism.
The Ministry of Health has requested that localities complete the reorganization of commune-level health stations before December 31st, transferring them to the direct control of the commune-level People's Committees according to the two-tiered local government model.
After 10 months of reconstruction, Bach Mai and Viet Duc Hospitals' second facilities have an impressive appearance, featuring a large lobby, modern patient rooms, and many advanced medical devices.
Tran Viet Nga often leaves applications unapproved or returns them with unclear reasons, forcing businesses to pay additional "grease money" to get them approved on time.
To get their product registration applications approved smoothly, organizations and individuals have to pay between 5 and 10 million VND per application, and this money is then divided among the director, deputy director, and staff.
The postgraduate intensive training program in the health sector, leading to residency and specialist doctor degrees, is guided, organized, and managed by the Ministry of Health.
The Population Law, recently passed by the National Assembly, stipulates that women are entitled to 7 months of maternity leave when giving birth to their second child, and priority is given to purchasing social housing for those with two or more children.
The Ministry of Health affirms that the management of cosmetics is carried out according to regulations and a mechanism where businesses declare their products, and the authorities conduct post-inspection.
Leaders of the Ministry of Health affirmed that the current mechanism for managing cosmetics is similar to the regulations governing cosmetics in the EU and many developed countries.
According to the latest draft of the amended Law on Higher Education, the residency and specialist doctor degree programs will be managed by the Ministry of Health.
The Ministry of Health identifies science and technology as a key driving force for improving the quality of medical examination and treatment and strengthening the capacity of the healthcare system.
The Ministry of Health is updating the list of drugs covered by health insurance to expand benefits, reduce treatment costs, and ensure people have better access to safe and effective medicines.
Concluding the working session with the Party Committee of the Ministry of Health and other ministries and agencies, the General Secretary requested that all abandoned children be received, cared for safely and promptly.
The prosecution of a number of officials from the Food Safety Department has caused a stir, with former National Assembly representative Le Nhu Tien speaking out, calling it an act of "utterly heartlessness."
Mr. Do Huu Tuan, former Deputy Director of the Food Safety Department of the Ministry of Health, has been prosecuted and detained on charges of accepting bribes.
A new circular from the Ministry of Health stipulates that commune and ward health stations will have a director and deputy director, replacing the positions of station head and deputy station head, effective from January 1, 2026.
Circular 43, effective from January 1, 2026, revises the model, tasks, and organizational structure of commune health stations towards professionalism and expanded functions.
A delegation from the Ministry of Health is present in Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang to inspect the response and recovery efforts following the natural disaster and to encourage the medical forces.
The National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Social Affairs has requested the Government to clarify whether the policy of waiving hospital fees applies to private hospitals or only to public hospitals.
The Ministry of Health has proposed reorganizing E Hospital to become a subsidiary of Bach Mai Hospital, with the aim of streamlining the organizational structure and forming a chain of leading hospitals.
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