At the ceremony with the theme: "The heroic book of the white-clad soldier", Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan emotionally said: "Over the past 70 years, the health sector has made continuous efforts to build a "scientific, national and mass" health system as President Ho Chi Minh advised. His trust and concern have helped the Vietnamese health sector mature to work with the nation to fulfill their aspirations in the new era.
In this touching moment, I would like to express my gratitude and respect to the generations of doctors who have devoted and sacrificed for the health of the people, especially the martyrs who have fallen for their noble medical careers. I would like to express my deep gratitude to the previous generations of doctors and nurses who have worked hard to nurture and lay the foundation for the achievements that the health sector has achieved over the past 70 years.
would like to express my deep gratitude to the leaders of the Party, State, central departments, ministries, branches, and localities for always paying attention, directing, coordinating, and supporting the health sector. I would like to express my gratitude to the people of the whole country for always trusting, accompanying and supporting the health sector on all stages of development".
Attending and speaking at the ceremony, on behalf of the leaders of the Party, State, and Vietnam Fatherland Front, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man sent his best wishes to doctors and medical staff with warmest affection and warmest greetings.
The National Assembly Chairman said: Over the past 70 years, generations of Doctors and the entire health sector have strived to become more mature and strong in all aspects. Vietnam has built a wide-reaching grassroots healthcare network; strongly developed specialized medical facilities with high technology; many Vietnamese medical achievements have left their mark on the world medical map, highly appreciated by international friends and colleagues.
In particular, during the COVID-19 pandemic, in natural disasters and fires, we have witnessed noble gestures, sleepless nights, days of forgetting to eat, dedication and hard work for the team of doctors, staff and medical staff. Many doctors and medical staff have not returned for a long time. They truly not only have a kind heart and kind heart, but also have strong determination, endurance, endurance, and extraordinary resilience, which are very admirable.
The National Assembly Chairman suggested that the health sector should continue to focus on implementing well the Party's guidelines and Resolutions, the State's legal policies on the work of protecting, caring for and improving people's health, especially the 12 key contents and tasks that General Secretary To Lam requested in his speech on the morning of February 24, 2025 when working with the Ministry of Health; must definitely build a scientific, ethnic and mass Vietnamese health system; ensure that all people have access to the nearest and best quality health services.
According to the National Assembly Chairman, the team of Vietnamese doctors, no matter where they are or what position they work, always follow the advice of beloved President Ho Chi Minh: Patients entrust their lives to their teachers and uncles. The government has entrusted teachers and nurses with the task of treating diseases and protecting the health of the people. It is a very glorious task. Therefore, cadres need to love and care for patients like their brothers.
"On this occasion, I suggest that all levels and sectors continue to pay practical attention to take good care of material and spiritual life, ensuring a safe and favorable working environment for doctors, nurses, staff and medical staff.
Let's actively participate in sports movements, exercise, follow the shining example of beloved Uncle Ho: Exercise your body to protect the Fatherland, exercise your body to build the country" - said the National Assembly Chairman.
