Medical staff repeatedly assaulted, Ministry of Health requests support from Ministry of Public Security

(Dan Tri) - According to the Ministry of Health, since the beginning of the year, there have been 6 cases of medical staff being assaulted. Most recently, a serious incident occurred at Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, injuring many nurses while protecting newborns.

In a dispatch recently sent to the Ministry of Public Security , the Ministry of Health stated that from the beginning of 2025 until now, according to reports from hospitals, there have been 6 cases of medical staff being assaulted while performing their duties of caring for and treating patients.

Most recently, the incident occurred on October 23 at the Neonatal Department, Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital, when a patient’s family attacked the nurses. The incident left 7 people injured, 4 of whom were nurses.

The female nurse at the Neonatal Department, Nghe An Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital is still hospitalized after being assaulted (Photo: Hoang Yen).

According to the Ministry of Health , these assaults not only seriously affect hospital security and safety, but also directly threaten the health and lives of medical staff, patients and their families; at the same time, they cause public outrage, psychological damage and reduce the working spirit of medical staff.

Therefore, to strengthen security and order assurance in the coming time and effectively implement the coordination regulations signed between the two agencies, the Ministry of Health requests support from the Ministry of Public Security.

Accordingly, the Ministry of Health requested the Police of units and localities to coordinate and support hospitals in the area in deploying forces and means; applying technical solutions, managing, operating and effectively exploiting the security camera system, alarm system connected to the nearest Police agency to proactively prevent, promptly detect and handle acts that cause insecurity and disorder at hospitals.

Coordinate with hospitals to organize drills on security and safety scenarios and plans in medical examination and treatment areas, especially in high-risk departments and rooms (such as emergency, resuscitation, neonatal, etc.).

Closely coordinate with hospitals, authorities and local authorities in verifying, investigating and strictly handling subjects who assault and threaten medical staff while on duty, in order to increase deterrence and protect the rights and legitimate interests of medical staff.

Source: https://dantri.com.vn/suc-khoe/nhan-vien-y-te-lien-tiep-bi-hanh-hung-bo-y-te-de-nghi-bo-cong-an-ho-tro-20251029102118539.htm