End of the mission of the National Steering Committee on COVID-19 Prevention and Control

On the morning of October 29, concluding the national online conference summarizing the work of preventing and controlling the COVID-19 epidemic, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh assessed that we have established a National Steering Committee on COVID-19 prevention and control and made flexible and timely adjustments when the situation becomes more complicated, establishing a command system from the central to the grassroots level.

According to Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, in the fight against the epidemic, we have promoted very well the relationship of "Party leadership, State management, People mastery".

"The success in the fight against the pandemic once again affirms the Vietnamese spirit and mettle of not retreating in the face of any difficulties or challenges, and the more pressure, the more effort," the Prime Minister affirmed.

Overview of the conference summarizing the work of preventing and fighting the COVID-19 epidemic. Photo: VGP

Highly agreeing with the lessons learned that the delegates pointed out, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized a number of contents.

Firstly, the work of epidemic prevention and control is always under the timely leadership of the Central Committee, the Politburo, directly by General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, with the participation of the entire political system, the contributions of people, businesses and the support of international friends.

Second, we must be extremely calm, persistent, courageous, and alert in the face of complex developments and difficult times, and be clear-headed and flexible in coming up with appropriate, realistic, feasible, and effective solutions.

Third, promote solidarity of the entire Party, people, national solidarity, and international solidarity.

Along with that, it is necessary to prepare the capacity of preventive medicine and primary health care at a higher level than normal; quickly overcome the consequences caused by the pandemic; reward and discipline promptly and strictly...

Regarding the orientation and tasks for the coming time, basically agreeing with the tasks and solutions that have been proposed, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to continue to be vigilant, take early and remote precautions against possible epidemics and also not be completely assured with the COVID-19 pandemic, the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to last.

Along with that, continue to improve institutions, mechanisms and policies; focus on overcoming shortcomings and obstacles in current laws and create a synchronous, complete and appropriate legal framework system, promptly meeting the requirements of disease prevention and control (especially in terms of purchasing drugs, vaccines, equipment, medical supplies...) in all situations, including in emergencies.

Prepare necessary conditions to respond to possible pandemics; increase investment in developing the preventive health system, grassroots health care, improve the capacity of medical staff, ensure policies for the epidemic prevention and control force; implement the newly issued Law on Medical Examination and Treatment; further improve administrative management capacity and technology to meet the requirements of epidemic prevention...

Ministries, branches, Party committees and local authorities continue to promote the spirit of solidarity, overcome the consequences of the pandemic that may last longer, stabilize people's lives, especially for those who suffer the consequences and impacts of the pandemic, especially orphans both physically and mentally.

The Prime Minister also directed to continue to complete the handling of outstanding issues related to epidemic prevention and control work in the past and handle policies within authority when transferring COVID-19 to group B infectious diseases.

Step up the organization and implementation and soon complete the honoring and rewarding of collectives and individuals with outstanding achievements in the work of preventing and fighting the COVID-19 epidemic.

The Prime Minister said that despite shortcomings, overall, the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control and Steering Committees at all levels have completed the tasks assigned by the Party, State and People and concluded their tasks here.

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