National medical council makes debut

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

Hanoi (VNA) – The national medical
council officially made its debut at a ceremony in Hanoi on January 15, which has
been regarded as a milestone of the domestic .

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

The establishment of the council is in accordance with international commitments
on medical capacity standards and matches Vietnam’s situation, Deputy Vu Duc Dam said, urging
the council to soon put forth its operation regulations as well as mechanisms
for the organisation of medical licensing examinations.

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 of
medicine 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 chairman
of the council./.