Vietnam appreciates WHO’s role in building health care policies
Vietnam highly appreciates the World Health Organisation (WHO)’s role in developing health care policies and strategies and technical assistance at regional and global levels.
Geneva (VNA) – Vietnam highly appreciates the World Health Organisation (WHO)’srole in developing health care policies and strategies and technical assistanceat regional and global levels, affirmed Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien.
In herspeech to the 70th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerlandon May 23, Tien said Vietnam wishes to continue receiving financial andtechnical assistance from the WHO and partners to build a quality, effective,fair, responsible and sustainable health care system.
Withcontinuous support from international community, Vietnam could ensure healthcare and welfare programmes are successful, she said.
On healthcare reform, Tien underscored the goal of building an appropriate andsustainable health care system, adding that Vietnam is strengthening medicalestablishments, particularly community medical stations, as well as familydoctor models and services in public hospitals.
Vietnamalso looks to develop health insurance for the whole population, which currentlycovers 82 percent of the total, including government subsidies for the poor,the disabled and ethnic minorities.
The HealthMinistry pays attention to medical staff training and pooling social resourcesto cope with infectious diseases, she said, adding that Vietnam leads theregion in implementing the global health security programme in this regard.
Accordingto her, the Vietnamese government issued a national action programme to carryout the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development, aiming to ensure theinvolvement of the government and the public for common goals.
The 70th session of the World Health Assembly gathered nearly 3,500 delegates from 194WHO member states who considered financial policies and the 2018-2019 budget.They discussed WHO response to emergency medical cases, polio, non-communicablediseases, antibiotic resistance, access to medicines and vaccines, health of refugeesand migrants, among other topics.
Participantsalso looked into preparations for the UN General Assembly’s High-level Meetingon Non-communicable Diseases scheduled for September 2018.
On theoccasion, former Ethiopian Health Minister Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was electedas WHO Director General for the 2017-2022 tenure. He will take office on July 1in place of Margaret Chan who has led the WHO for 10 years.-VNA
The Ministry of Health has warned of the possible intrusion of avian influenza A (H7N9) into Vietnam as the virus is raging in neighbouring China and Cambodia.
Vice Chairwoman of the National Assembly Tong Thi Phong has proposed the World Health Organisation (WHO) closely work with the Vietnamese Government in curbing diseases and increasing quality of public health care.
A communications campaign for World Malaria Prevention Day (April 25) was launched in Ngoc Hoi district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on April 25.
Lawmakers are set to vote on revisions and amendments to a broad spectrum of legal frameworks and impactful resolutions during the final week of the 15th NA's 9th session.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese Affairs (SCOVA) has served as a bridge connecting and uniting the community with the homeland, becoming a trusted source of support for Vietnamese expats in times of hardship.
The programme to eliminate temporary and dilapidated houses has achieved notable results, with nearly 263,000 housing units addressed to date, including 225,000 houses inaugurated and 38,000 under construction. Thirty-eight provinces and cities across the nation have already fulfilled their targets.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
