Increasing Staffing and Developing Capacity in Communal Health Centers Are Necessary
During the meeting, it was emphasized that merely increasing the number of personnel in the local health system is insufficient, and the actual capacity of health centers at the communal level must be improved.
At the meeting organized by the Citizens' Petitions and Oversight Committee, it was emphasized that human resources and the actual capacity of the local health system and communal-level health centers must be increased. Conducted surveys and monitoring activities revealed that the shortage and imbalance of human resources in health centers persist.
Organization of the Meeting
Le Thi Nga, Central Committee member and Chairwoman of the Citizens' Petitions and Oversight Committee, and Vice Chairwoman Tran Thi Nhi Ha co-chaired the meeting.
In the opening speech, it was emphasized that protecting public health is one of the top priorities for the Party and the State.
Conducted Research
The Committee compiled voter recommendations from January 1, 2021, to May 31, 2026, to identify human resource-related challenges.
Surveys were conducted in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Lai, and Lao Cai, with direct interviews held at 8 district health stations.
Restructuring
While the draft report was being finalized, the management of health stations in 31 out of 34 provinces and cities was transferred to people's committees.
The network of 10,216 stations prior to restructuring was reorganized into main stations and affiliated health points.
Current Challenges
Shortages of doctors, pharmacy, accounting, statistics, and information technology personnel continue in health centers.
Human resource allocation is not proportional to population, geographical features, and workload, creating difficulties in mountainous and border regions.
Expectations and Proposed Solutions
Delegates stated that evaluation criteria should shift from quantity to the ability to fulfill actual tasks.
A comprehensive policy framework covering training, recruitment, employment, remuneration, and career development is needed.