HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Health on Thursday sent an official documents to health departments in all provinces and cities asking for stricter management of medical equipment at State-owned medical stations. The ministry has asked directors of all health departments to strengthen their supervision of equipment, examinations and treatments at State-owned medical stations so that all facilities are used appropriately and there’s no misuse. The departments must check expenses, service fees and the period of paying back capital of investors who fund the purchase of medical equipment. Tuấn said that departments, medical stations and organisations that are working together must approach higher-level authorities for approval. The health ministry is examining Circular 15/2007/TT-BYT so as to amend and supplement it, and add regulations about materials and chemicals tendering.

Source: Viet Nam News August 04, 2017 09:22 UTC