Hanoi Department of Health informs about case of HIV-infected male nurse harassing patient

The Hanoi Department of Health said that the case of a male nurse infected with HIV harassing a patient that occurred in March 2025 at the Community International General Clinic (193C1 Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi) has been handled. The Hanoi Department of Health Inspectorate has reported the conclusion of this case.

Information about a male nurse infected with HIV at the International Community Clinic (193C1 Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi ) accused of sexually harassing a patient after surgery has spread on social networks, causing a stir in public opinion.

According to the information reported by the male patient in the incident, this person came to have hemorrhoid surgery at the International Community Clinic. However, after the surgery, the patient reported that a male nurse had inappropriate behavior towards the patient. Immediately after the incident, the Hanoi Department of Health , the police and the clinic coordinated with the patient and his family to clarify the matter.

Regarding this incident, Deputy Director in charge of Hanoi Department of Health Nguyen Dinh Hung confirmed that the above incident occurred in March 2025 at the Community International Polyclinic (193C1 Ba Trieu, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi).

On April 4, 2025, the Hanoi Department of Health Inspectorate issued Decision No. 64/QD-XPVPHC to administratively sanction Community Health Investment Company Limited (No. 193C1 Ba Trieu, Le Dai Hanh Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi) and Decision No. 65/QD-XPVPHC to administratively sanction Mr. Nguyen Van Chau, doctor of Community International General Clinic.

The Hanoi Department of Health Inspectorate decided to fine Community Medical Investment Company Limited 8 million VND for the violation of practitioners not registering to practice medical examination and treatment according to regulations.

In addition, the Hanoi Department of Health Inspectorate also fined Mr. Nguyen Van Chau - doctor (main surgeon for the male patient at the International Community Clinic) 2 million VND for violating the act of creating medical records but not clearly and fully stating the items in the medical records according to the prescribed form.

In addition, the Department Inspectorate also revoked the right to use the medical practice certificate No. 230024/CCHN-BQP issued by the Minister of National Defense to Mr. Nguyen Van Chau for a period of 2 months.

Regarding the case of an HIV-infected male nurse working at the Community International General Clinic who harassed a male patient, a representative of the Hanoi Health Department Inspectorate said that this matter is under the jurisdiction of the Public Security Agency.

It is known that after the incident, this clinic fired the male nurse, disciplined all staff and tested all patients and medical staff to eliminate them, especially patients who had contact with this male nurse. This is an unfortunate incident that the clinic did not foresee.

HAI NGO

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