Vietnam Grapples with E-Cigarette Regulation amid Conflicting Policy Views
Amidst mounting health concerns, debate rages over whether to ban or pilot new-generation tobacco products.
Salaries of medical staff to be adjusted and allowances increased
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has proposed introducing a policy adjusting the basic salary of medical staff while increasing allowances. This would address health workers leaving the sector or moving from public health facilities to private facilities.
PM calls for changes in procurement of pharmaceuticals and medical equipment
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked that the Ministry of Health minimize cumbersome administrative procedures that create difficulties in the procurement of pharmaceuticals, equipment, and biological products for medical examinations and treatment, and to introduce the most favorable conditions possible for enterprises trading in pharmaceuticals and medical equipment.
Private healthcare centers encouraged to join Covid-19 fight
The Ministry of Health issued a document to authorities in cities and provinces on July 30 on mobilizing private healthcare centers to participate in Covid-19 prevention and control efforts.