Place people in the service center
After implementing the policy of arranging administrative units and public non-business units, Vinh Long's health system still maintains stable operation, ensuring that people have access to continuous and convenient medical examination and treatment services.
Mr. Pham Van Nuoi (59 years old, Long Ho commune) has been affected by spinal disease for many years, often experiencing pain spreading down to both legs, insomnia and many difficulties in daily life.
After being examined, MRI scanned and operated on using minimally invasive techniques at Vinh Long General Hospital, his health improved significantly, pain and numbness symptoms decreased significantly, and the recovery time was also faster.
Mr. Nuoi said that the doctor gave detailed advice on the condition of the disease, treatment methods and recovery process. Being treated right in the province helps the family reduce costs, travel time and not have to transfer to higher levels.
Meanwhile, Ms. Nguyen Tram Anh (68 years old, Nhon Phu commune) still regularly goes to the local health station for health insurance check-ups to monitor blood pressure, receive medicine and have monthly periodic health check-ups.
According to Ms. Anh, after arranging the administrative unit, she was worried that medical examination and treatment would change. However, the examination point is still maintained, the team of doctors and nurses serves wholeheartedly, and treatment drugs are always provided fully.
I am old, so I just want to be examined near my house. Now everything is still as favorable as before, the doctors guide me thoughtfully, so I am very assured of long-term treatment," Ms. Anh shared.
People's satisfaction shows that the consolidation of the health system after arrangement not only ensures smooth operation but also gradually improves service quality, putting people at the center of all activities.
Developing specialized healthcare
Talking to Lao Dong Newspaper, Dr. Ho Thi Thu Hang - Director of Vinh Long Department of Health said that after 1 year of operating the 2-level local government, the health sector proactively consolidated its organization, maintained smooth operation and improved the quality of medical examination and treatment throughout the system.
Currently, the whole province has 435 health facilities, including 1 specialized hospital, 46 basic hospitals, 124 commune and ward health stations and 225 station points; averaging 4.3 doctors per station, exceeding the annual plan target.
According to Ms. Hang, hospitals have mastered 92 specialized techniques with more than 6,600 treatments, the success rate reached 95-100%; and completed 100% of electronic medical records and 100% of remote medicine, creating a foundation for modern health development.
Providing more information on this content, Ms. Nguyen Thi Be Muoi - Vice Chairwoman of Vinh Long Provincial People's Committee - said that in the 2026-2030 period, the province determines to effectively implement Resolution No. 72 as a key task to build a modern health system and improve the quality of people's health care.
According to Ms. Muoi, the province will synchronously develop specialized healthcare with preventive healthcare and grassroots healthcare; ensure sufficient medicines, supplies, equipment, and human resources; proactively monitor, warn and control epidemics early and remotely.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Be Muoi emphasized that the overarching goal is to take people as the center of service, build a modern and sustainable health system, contributing to improving the quality of life and creating a foundation for socio-economic development of the province.
