January 01, 2022 | 17:48 (GMT+7)
Resolution on medical mechanisms, policies for COVID-19 fight
National Assembly (N.A.) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue has signed a decision of the N.A. Standing Committee regarding a number of mechanisms and policies in the health care sector serving COVID-19 prevention and control activities.
The decision, signed on December 30, covers the mobilization of human resources for COVID-19 testing, vaccination and treatment; treatment costs and payment; the management of drug and drug ingredients; the stabilisation of medical equipment prices; and policies for those who are mobilized for pandemic prevention and control.
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National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue |
According to the resolution, medical examination and treatment practitioners in Vietnam, including foreigners, are allowed to carry out testing, vaccination, medical examination and treatment for COVID-19 other than the scope of their certificated professional activities.
Foreigners and overseas Vietnamese, who are licensed by a foreign competent authority to practice medical examination and treatment, are entitled to perform COVID-19 testing, vaccination, medical examination and treatment at COVID-19 treatment medical facilities. They do not need a medical examination and treatment practice certificate issued by a competent authority of Vietnam.
The resolution took effect immediately after being signed.
Source: VNA