Ho Chi Minh City Allocates VND 108 Billion Annually to Support Temporarily Assigned Health Workers
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Council has approved a budget of VND 108 billion annually to support healthcare workers on temporary rotation at grassroots health facilities.
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Council has decided to allocate an annual budget of approximately VND 108 billion to support medical personnel temporarily assigned on rotation to grassroots health facilities and neighborhood health stations across the city.
People's Council Session and Resolutions
During its 5th session on September 22, the Ho Chi Minh City People's Council officially adopted a series of new resolutions covering education, social welfare, and healthcare.
Among the decisions made was the provision of support for personnel temporarily assigned to medical examination facilities, as well as covering the medical expenses of various disadvantaged groups.
Support Amounts under the Rotation Scheme
Doctors, nurses, midwives, technicians, and pharmacists sent on rotation to grassroots public health facilities and stations will receive monthly payments ranging from VND 8 million to VND 20 million.
The support payments are planned to vary depending on the personnel's title, position, and assumed responsibilities.
Special Multiplier Coefficients for Islands
For medical personnel temporarily assigned to the commune of Thanh An island, the determined support level will be applied at 1.2 times the normal rates.
Meanwhile, health workers assigned to the Con Dao special zone will receive financial contributions at 1.5 times the respective baseline support level.
Enhancing the Quality of Healthcare Services
Council delegates emphasized that this rotation policy will directly strengthen the professional capacity of grassroots health facilities.
The implementation is expected to reduce the rate of patient referrals to higher-level facilities and facilitate access to quality healthcare locally.
Chronic Patients and Vulnerable Groups
The city administration will fully cover the insurance premiums for stage 5 chronic kidney disease patients who have resided for more than 12 months and undergo regular dialysis treatment.
Additionally, children aged 6 to 16, households that have recently escaped poverty, and elderly individuals over 60 living alone will also benefit from the insurance support.