Hanoi: The Party and State always place people at the centre of development, and caring for and improving people's health is one of the important tasks and top priorities of Vietnam's development policy, President Vo Van Thuong has affirmed. He made the remarks while addressing a programme held in Hanoi on February 26 to honour health workers and present awards of the sixth writing contest named 'Unsung Sacrifice' on the occasion of the 69th anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27, 1955 - 2024). Congratulating health workers nationwide on the day, President Thuong said that over the last 69 years, generations of health workers have made unceasing efforts to surmount countless difficulties and devote themselves to the care for, protection, and improvement of public health. The health sector has obtained significant achievements to make breakthroughs in many specialised areas, help improve the stature and health of Vietnamese people, and greatly contribute to national development, thereby hel ping the country become a bright spot in the realisation of the Millennium Development Goals and take firm steps towards the Sustainable Development Goals in the field of health care, he stated. The State leader highlighted that the widespread healthcare system from the grassroots level now covers even remote, border, and maritime areas. Vietnam is among the best performers in reducing maternal and infant mortality rates while people's health indexes have been improved considerably. Besides, he added, low-income earners, ethnic minority people, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities have been assisted to access medical services. The quality of health examination and treatment has been increasingly bettered. A number of epidemics and social diseases have been curbed and eradicated. People's longevity has also been improved. The President noted that many specialised medical advances have become sources of pride for Vietnam and been recognised in the world, opening a bright prospect for the trea tment of fatal and rare diseases. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic hitting all countries around the world, health workers of Vietnam exerted utmost efforts to join the entire people in the disease combat. The enormous contributions by the health sector have won recognition from the Party and State, respect and trust from people, and high evaluation from other countries in the region and the world, he went on. In his speech, President Thuong also pointed out certain difficulties and challenges facing the sector such as fast population aging, complex changes of disease patterns, inappropriate policies for health workers, and overloading at higher-level hospitals. Given this, the immediate task is to quickly perfect related policies and legal regulations, create a professional, safe, and favourable work environment for health workers, and encourage the innovative spirit. In addition, it is important to boost digital transformation, science - technology application, manpower training, transfer of techniques to lower -level medical facilities, grassroots healthcare development, and preventive medicine, according to the leader. He called on each health worker to sustain the love for their job, study and access new things, master in-depth and modern scientific and technical advances, and pay due attention to the training of following generations of health workers. With their medical ethics, wisdom, talent, and big aspirations, health workers should set new visions and targets to help Vietnam's health sector become one of the best in the region and the world, the President remarked. At the programme, awards were presented to 15 entries shortlisted in the final round of the sixth 'Unsung Sacrifice' writing contest on the health sector./. Source: Vietnam News Agency
Do not enter Doi Suthep National Park 1 March – 30 April 2024.
Bangkok: Head of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park. Issued an announcement prohibiting entering forest areas in the national park from March 1 - April 30, 2024, warning that if you violate the practice of illegally burning forests and agricultural areas, you will face severe penalties of 4-20 years in prison. Mr. Phuphichit Chuaybamrung, head of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park Chiang Mai Province Announcement prohibiting entry into forest areas In the area of ??the national park From 1 March 2024 to 30 April 2024, which covers the areas of Mueang, Hang Dong, Mae Rim and Mae Taeng districts to prevent illegal forest burning. but except service area outdoor recreation area Special activity zone Residence and place to eat including tourist attractions, waterfalls, or operational staff Can go in to make fire protection lines. in the forest area as usual If violated, there will still be illegal forest burning. Or burning agricultural land within the park area is punishable by severe punishment: imprisonment from 4 to 20 years, a fine from 400,000 baht to 2 million baht, or both. And if there is a need to enter the forest area Always ask for permission. By contacting for permission Coordinate at the national park office. Or at the village headman's office, write your name and address. and reasons for necessity And do not enter until you receive permission first Source: Thai News Agency
RoK pharmaceutical firm transfers technology of 7 products to Vietnam
Hanoi: Genuone Sciences, the Republic of Korea's leading pharmaceutical company, announced on February 26 that it signed a business agreement with Vietnam's Imexpharm Joint Stock Company (IMP) on the transfer of technology for seven products, including medications for the treatment of cardiovascular and diabetes-related diseases. Genuone Sciences will support the entire process from production to supply and distribution of these products. In addition to the existing method of distributing domestically produced products to Vietnam, the Korean company can now produce and supply products directly in the Southeast Asian country. Samsoo Lee, CEO of Genuone Sciences Inc, described the strategic cooperation with Imexpharm as an important one that helps Genuone gradually access the Vietnamese pharmaceutical market, a potential and dynamic market in the Southeast Asia region. To date, Imexpharm owns four manufacturing clusters, including three EU-GMP manufacturing clusters with eleven production lines that meet EU -GMP standards. This has made Imexpharm the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing company with EU-GMP manufacturing clusters and the highest number of EU-GMP production lines. /. Source: Vietnam News Agency
Draft procedure for foreigners’ e-identification registration announced
Hanoi: The Ministry of Public Security has proposed a procedure for foreigners' e-identification registration, which is expected to take effect alongside the identification law on July 1 this year. For level-1 accounts, the registration process can be done using the VNeID app on a mobile device. Users will fill in their details, including passport number or equivalent travel documents, email address, mobile phone number, ID photo and other information as instructed, then send a request for an e-identification account to the authorities through the app. For level-2 accounts, foreigners will need to go to an immigration department under the Ministry of Public Security or the provincial-level police to complete the registration process. In addition to the personal details required at level 1, the person's fingerprints are also collected with a consent confirmation for account registration. The application result will be issued through the app, SMS service or registered email address. There is currently no fee required for the registration process. According to the draft document, the application processing time is one working day for a level-1 e-identification account. Level-2 account applications will be processed within three working days if the applicants' ID photo and fingerprint identification are registered in the national immigration database. Otherwise, the processing time will be seven working days./. Source: Vietnam News Agency
Digital transformation in health care – irreversible trend
Hanoi: An official of the Ministry of Health has called digital transformation in health care an irreversible trend. Associate Professor, Dr. Phan Le Thu Hang, Deputy Director of the Department of Financial Planning, held that the Fourth Industrial Revolution and smart medical solutions will help Vietnam concertedly improve its health coverage, service quality, and medical costs, dubbed the three vertices of a triangle, which remains a hard nut to crack for every health system. The health sector will prioritise optimising information-technology and digital transformation to better grassroots health care, with attention to be paid to upgrading infrastructure, personnel training, and perfecting relevant policies, she said. Vietnam now counts about 11,400 medical facilities at the communal level which have played a crucial role in public health care, helping ease overload for hospitals at higher levels. Citing a directive issued by the Secretariat of the Party Central Committee on continuing to consolidate, perfect, and improve the quality of grassroots health care in the new situation, Hang said the document set higher requirements in terms of mindset, responsibility, and action by all-level Party Committees, authorities, and the entire political system in this regard. The health ministry will coordinate closely with other relevant ministries, agencies, and localities to further consolidate the policy framework and implement core solutions to promote the sustainable development of grassroots health workers. To effectively mobilise the participation of non-public health care in primary health care, it is necessary to roll out harmonious solutions on governance, technology and finance, Hang suggested./. Source: Vietnam News Agency
‘Pimpattra’ is strict about ‘power banks’ choosing to use those with the TIS mark.
Bangkok: The Minister of Industry emphasizes that 'power banks' must meet standards. Emphasize that you choose to use the one with the TIS mark. Ms. Pimpatra Wichaikul, Minister of Industry, revealed that from the case of Thai Air Asia passenger plane flight FD3188 while flying from Don Mueang Airport. Heading to Nakhon Si Thammarat There was an incident where a passenger's power bank exploded on a plane. He was also one of the passengers on that plane. I understand that only one must have awareness to control the situation amidst the panic of all 186 passengers. As the minister who takes care of the safety of the cargo. Therefore, we ordered the Industrial Standards Institute (TISI) to strictly control power banks of all sizes and brands sold in the market and online to meet the standards. Because power banks are one of 144 products that are controlled by the TISI. Mr. Wanchai Phanomchai, secretary-general of the Industrial Standards Institute, said that after receiving orders from the Minister of Indust ry A coordination officer has been assigned to urgently expand the investigation to the source. Product details And is permission granted correctly or not? If it is incorrect, the TISI will take legal action against this entrepreneur. Because power banks are controlled by the TISI, making and importing them must receive permission from the TISI first, and distributors must sell only products that meet standards. Currently, there are 97 licensed operators, divided into 8 domestic manufacturers and 89 importers. You can check the list of license recipients at the TISI website, www.tisi.go. th The standard power bank will pass an intensive laboratory inspection of about 20 items, such as being able to withstand heat up to 70 degrees Celsius. If you forget to leave it in a car parked in the sun or in a place with high temperatures, it will not swell. Inflates or bends, resistant to falls and impacts Not easily broken or damaged Resistant to low air pressure If it is on an airplane, it will not leak or explode. Or if you forget to charge and leave it for a long time. It will not cause sparks and fire, and if a spark does occur The flame will extinguish itself without spreading. Therefore, we would like the public to be confident that power banks with TIS certificates are highly safe. For purchasing a power bank that meets standards, in addition to paying attention to the TIS symbol and QR Code that appears on the product every time. Storage and use so that the power bank does not expire prematurely, for example, should not be stored near a heat source. Do not store near flammable gases, moisture, water, or liquids. Do not disassemble, open, or burn. The power bank should not be hit, crushed, bent, or punctured. And you should read the instructions provided with the power bank. with every time To be able to use it correctly and safely. The TISI secretary-general further stated that in the past, TISI has taken strict and continuous action to eliminate inferior quality products from the market under the Quick Win m ission. Until now, TISI has not been able to detect and seize the products. Standards over 142 million baht include electrical appliances, steel, construction materials. Synthetic dyes, melamine, and plastics, etc. Emphasize to entrepreneurs If you violate the law, produce and import products without permission. There is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 2 years or a fine not exceeding 2 million baht, or both. As for stores that sell products that do not meet standards, there is a penalty of imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding 5 hundred thousand baht, or both, said the Secretary-General of the TISI Source: Thai News Agency
Master plan on healthcare network by 2050 approved
Hanoi: The Prime Minister on February 27 issued a Decision approving the Master Plan on the healthcare network for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. The plan encompasses systems of healthcare facilities at regional, inter-provincial, and inter-sectoral levels catering to diverse needs, including medical examination and treatment, rehabilitation; medical, forensic and forensic psychiatric examination, preventive and public health, testing and inspection of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, vaccines, medical biologicals and equipment, vaccines; and population and reproductive health. Key targets by 2025 include 33 hospital beds, 15 doctors, 3.4 pharmacists and 25 nurses per 10,000 people. By 2030, the plan aims to achieve 35 hospital beds, 19 doctors, 4 pharmacists, 33 nurses per 10,000 people. The private sector will account for 15% of the total hospital beds. Looking to 2050, the vision is to establish a number of modern healthcare facilities on par with international standards, develop the dom estic pharmaceutical industry into a hub for high-value pharmaceutical production; achieve 45 hospital beds, 35 doctors, 4.5 pharmacists and 90 nurses per 10,000 people, and 25% of the total hospital beds falling under the private management./. Source: Vietnam News Agency