The management, use and payment of resources for COVID-19 prevention and control work have basically followed guidelines and policies, the National Assembly's supervisory team reported to the 15th National Assembly's plenary session on May 29 morning.
Hanoi (VNA)𝓰 – The management, use and payment of resources for COVID-19 prevention and control work have basically followed guidelines and policies, the National Assembly's supervisory team reported to the 15th National Assembly's plenary session on May 29 morning.
Presenting the report, deputy head of the team NguyenThuy Anh said over 236 trillion VND (10.2 billion USD) were raised for pandemicprevention and control as of December 31, 2022, more than 189 trillion VND of whichwere from the State budget and the remainder from other sources, mostlyvaccines.
The COVID-19 vaccine fund raised over 15.1trillion VND. The total doses of vaccines supplied by donors was nearly 160million, about 150 million of which were from governments with a total value ofapproximately 24 trillion VND. Millions of volunteers, especially medicalworkers and military officers were on the frontline of the pandemic response.People from walks of life, business community, governments and internationalorganisations offered material donations and other forms of support to theCOVID-19 fight.
The allocated funding and aid resources werepromptly distributed to units which generally used them in line withregulations.
According to her, from January 2020 to January 2023, the NA issued six resolutions, the NA Standing Committee issued 12 resolutions, the Government adopted 14 decrees and 23 resolutions, and the Prime Minister issued 35 decisions and hundreds of documents to direct pandemic prevention and control work, not to mention documents of ministries, sectors, People's Councils and People's Committees of provinces and cities.
⛄ At the same time, the supervisory team pointed out outstanding problems in the work, saying that the current legal system fails to regulate all arising issues and situations during the pandemic and those arising issues have not been handled promptly. The management and coordination of social resources showed many limitations, resulting in low efficiency. Besides, a number of serious wrongdoings have been found in the mobilisation, management and use of resources.
NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA)
Regarding grassroots health care, the supervisory team highlighted the expansion of the network of grassrootshealth care facilities nationwide, contributing to many achievements of Vietnam in health care such as the control of SARS and A(H1N1) as well as COVID-19. The team, however, said investment in grassroots health care and preventive medicine has failed to meet requirements. The team proposed solutions to the problems, suggesting thelegislature issuea resolution on the need to amend and supplement existing laws, or build new laws related to grassroots and preventive health care, civildefence, and state of emergency./.
The Government Office has issued an official document on COVID-19 prevention and control in the new context, mentioning the possibility of announcing the end of the pandemic.
People will continue benefiting from free COVID-19 vaccinations in 2023, and funding will come from the state budget, the COVID-19 Vaccine Fund, with sponsorship from domestic and foreign organisations and individuals, along with other legal sources.
Continuing the ongoing fifth session, the 15th National Assembly will spend a whole day on May 29 to examine the mobilisation, management and use of resources for COVID-19 prevention and control, as well as the enforcement of laws and regulations regarding grassroots health care and preventive medicine.
Stronger efforts and determination are required to achieve and surpass the set targets, especially in the eradication of makeshift and dilapidated houses nationwide, the acceleration of public investment disbursement, and the implementation of nationally important transport projects, PM Pham Minh Chinh noted.
The trip will be made at the invitations of Chinese Premier Li Qiang and WEF President and CEO Børge Brende, according to an announcement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Long spoke highly of the dynamic, positive, and comprehensive development of Vietnam – Russia relations in recent years. He affirmed that the Vietnamese Party and State place great importance on further strengthening the comprehensive strategic partnership with Russia in a substantive and effective manner, in line with the development needs of both nations.
At the conference, participants reported that the Government has so far issued 28 decrees on the delegation of responsibilities and powers between the central Government and two-tier local administrations. Several localities have already piloted the new governance model.
Reality is the ultimate benchmark for success, he said, urging drafting agencies to work out policies that foster development, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and respect practical conditions.
Under the official dispatch signed on June 20, ministers, heads of ministerial-level agencies, and chairpersons of provincial and municipal People’s Committees are requested to concentrate efforts on implementing core measures to ensure the smooth operations of the new administrative framework.
The Party chief underscored the need for the press to innovate relentlessly, evolve to keep pace with the country's development, transform into a truly professional, humanistic, and modern sector that serves the cause of the Party, the State, and the people on the path to national construction and development.
The UN Secretary-General praised Vietnam’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development and international integration in recent years, noting that the country has emerged as a model in implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting international peace and security, and engaging in key UN processes.
Nghia affirmed that this is a milestone of special significance, affirming and honouring the the Vietnamese revolutionary press’s glorious tradition of 100 years of serving the revolutionary cause of the Party, serving the Fatherland, and serving the people.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
At the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
NA Vice Chairman Nguyen Khac Dinh speaks at the meeting (Photo: VNA) 
