National medical council makes debut

The national medical council officially made its debut at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 15. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The national medicalcouncil officially made its debut at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 15, which hasbeen regarded as a milestone of the domestic health care sector.

The council was formed in line with the PrimeMinister’s Decision No. 956/QD-TTg, with the aim of assisting the Governmentleader in preparing necessary conditions for organising capacity assessment in medical profession.

The establishment of the council is in accordance with international commitmentson medical capacity standards and matches Vietnam’s situation, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said, urgingthe council to soon put forth its operation regulations as well as mechanismsfor the organisation of medical licensing examinations.

Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at the meeting. (Photo: VNA)

Minister of Health Nguyen Thanh Long stressed that the health sector is preparing for strong and comprehensive reforms, with medical training being a priority.

The sector has chosen the granting ofmedicine practising certificates as a key task, as it has a big impact on the entire health care system, the official said.

Minister Long has been assigned as chairmanof the council./.

  

VNA