The health sector should intensify training, retraining, and development of health care workers as well as attracting good ones to the province to build ethical and skillful medical staff.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang gave the requirement at a meeting held by the provincial authorities on February 27 to mark the 68th Vietnamese Doctors’ Day (February 27).

The provincial health sector has more and more developed together with the national health sector over the years, reported the Department of Health.
 

There are 600 healthcare facilities in the province, including 27 public medical units under the department, two private hospitals, and 235 commune medical stations.

The province’s percentages of doctors, pharmacists, sickbeds, and average life expectancy are all higher than national averages thanks to continuous efforts of the health sector.

Especially, the Covid-19 epidemic situation in the province has been controlled, with Hai Duong being one of 10 localities with the highest Covid-19 vaccination rates in the country.

Secretary of the provincial Party Committee Tran Duc Thang praised the health sector’s positive results despite a shortage of facilities and equipment.
 

The achievements have importantly contributed to the cause of building, developing, and protecting the province in particular and the country in general.

Thang suggested that in the coming time, the provincial health sector continue to bring into play the solidary tradition and accomplish counseling and healthcare tasks.

It is necessary to apply high technology to examination and treatment and overcome difficulties in bidding and procurement of drugs, chemicals, and medical supplies.

Thang also noted the necessity to focus on renovating, consolidating, and perfecting the health system from provincial to grassroots levels and increase on-demand healthcare types to ensure that all people will enjoy quality medical services.
 

The provincial Party chief asked the health sector to do a good job of Party building and reorganization, build staff with strong political will, and promote the roles and responsibilities of leaders so as not to let wrongdoings occur.

“Each official and employee in the sector should constantly research, apply science and technology, improve techniques, and effectively promote scientific achievements in care for people's health,” said Thang.

On this occasion, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Trieu The Hung awarded certificates of merit to 27 collectives and 37 individuals in the health sector with excellent achievements in 2022.

TIEN MANH – THE ANH