On September 8, Deputy Minister of Health Đỗ Xuân Tuyên had a working session with the Quảng Ngãi Provincial People’s Committee on the implementation of decentralization and the reorganization of local healthcare facilities under the two-tier local government model.
Scene of the working session
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee, Y Ngọc, received and worked with the delegation.
According to the provincial Department of Health, after the merger, the health system now consists of the Department of Health and 44 affiliated units, with a total of over 8,970 staff positions assigned for 2025.
The reorganization was completed and officially came into effect on July 1, 2025, ensuring stable operations, human resources, and professional activities to meet the healthcare needs of residents.
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Y Ngọc affirmed that Quảng Ngãi has strictly implemented decentralization and the reorganization of the health sector under the two-tier local government model, which has initially ensured stability.
Standing Vice Chairwoman of the Provincial People’s Committee Y Ngọc speaks at the working session
She expressed the province’s expectation that the Ministry of Health will continue to provide support, particularly in training and improving the quality of human resources and professional expertise, as well as in building a unified, nationwide-connected healthcare system to facilitate public access to medical services.
Deputy Minister Đỗ Xuân Tuyên speaks at the working session
Speaking at the working session, Deputy Minister Đỗ Xuân Tuyên emphasized the importance of strengthening grassroots healthcare, promoting digital transformation and IT application in management and treatment, and enhancing training and professional support for local healthcare workers to improve service quality for the people.
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