Hanoi: Party General Secretary To Lam has urged the health sector to conduct reforms to overcome difficulties and challenges, thus ensuring the goal of universal healthcare in the new context, towards building a modern, equitable, and efficient healthcare system. During a working session with representatives of the Ministry of Health (MoH) on February 24 to review the sector’s recent performance and discuss its orientations and tasks, the Party chief applauded the sector’s remarkable progress over the last seven decades, saying that it meets the increasing demand for healthcare and medical treatment for the people.
According to Vietnam News Agency, the Party leader emphasized the necessity of removing existing bottlenecks that hinder the health sector’s development. He highlighted the importance of reforms and innovation to enhance efficiency and equity within the system. The session aimed at addressing the challenges faced by the sector and setting a clear path for future improvements.
The Ministry of Health representatives outlined the current state of healthcare services and the progress achieved in recent years. They acknowledged the support and guidance from the Party leadership as crucial in navigating the sector through various challenges. The focus remains on improving healthcare access and quality, with a strong commitment to achieving universal healthcare coverage.
The working session concluded with a consensus on the need for continued efforts to build a healthcare system that is responsive to the needs of the population, ensuring that all citizens have access to necessary medical services. The Ministry of Health pledged to implement the directives and work towards the goals set by the Party leadership.