Nguyen Duc Long Appointed Deputy Director of Hanoi Department of Health
Nguyen Duc Long, Director of Saint Paul General Hospital, has been appointed as Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health for a five-year term.
The Hanoi People's Committee announced the appointment of Nguyen Duc Long, Director of Saint Paul General Hospital, as Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health for a term of 5 years. The appointment was made in line with goals to improve the quality of healthcare services in the capital and strengthen the organizational structure.
New Appointment and Announcement of Decision
At the conference attended by Vu Thu Ha, Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Committee, Decision No. 5779/QD-UBND dated October 15, 2026, issued by the Chairman of the Hanoi People's Committee, was officially announced.
Under this decision, Nguyen Duc Long, Director of Saint Paul General Hospital, was appointed as Deputy Director of the Hanoi Department of Health for a 5-year term.
Priority Objectives of the Healthcare Sector
This coincides with a critical period in strengthening the leadership personnel, consolidating the grassroots health system, and improving the quality of medical examinations.
The sector also continues to fulfill important responsibilities such as promoting digital transformation and innovating management methods.
Well Wishes and Expectations from Management
Vu Thu Ha, member of the Hanoi City Party Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the Hanoi People's Committee, presented the decision to the new deputy director and extended her congratulations.
Ha emphasized her belief that Nguyen Duc Long will contribute to the management team with his professional experience and successfully handle the assigned tasks.
Healthcare Infrastructure and First Half of the Year Data
The capital's healthcare system faces a heavy workload in terms of infrastructure and human resources due to the high density of patients coming from neighboring regions.
According to data for the first six months of 2026, the number of hospital beds in Hanoi reached 17,365, while over 4.38 million outpatient services were provided during this period.