Thông tư số 58/2025/TT-BYT

This document addresses the critical need for effective governance in public health by detailing the decentralization of responsibilities and administrative procedures within Vietnam's health sector. In the context of continuous administrative reform and the growing complexity of public health challenges, including disease prevention and control, clarifying roles and responsibilities is paramount. This circular aims to enhance operational efficiency, streamline public services, and ensure a more responsive health system by delegating specific tasks and administrative procedures from the Ministry of Health to its specialized agencies, notably the Department of Disease Prevention. This strategic move is expected to improve the agility and efficacy of health interventions nationwide.

Các cơ quan quản lý nhà nước về y tế, cán bộ chuyên trách phòng bệnh, các đơn vị y tế tại cửa khẩu, và các tổ chức, cá nhân có liên quan đến các thủ tục hành chính về y tế công cộng.

This Circular by the Ministry of Health meticulously outlines the decentralization of specific tasks and administrative procedures pertaining to disease prevention from the central authority to the Department of Disease Prevention (Cục Phòng bệnh). Grounded in a series of existing laws and decrees, the document specifies a comprehensive range of responsibilities delegated to the Department. These include, but are not limited to, proactively providing scientific information on HIV/AIDS, reporting on environmental protection tasks to relevant ministries, coordinating border gate management and planning, overseeing the implementation of national vaccination programs, and directing border health quarantine activities. Furthermore, the Department is entrusted with managing the supply and distribution of anti-HIV drugs and conducting specialized inspections in the field of disease prevention. A key aspect of this decentralization is also the authority to process administrative procedures such as licensing the import of pathological samples. The implementation of this Circular is designed to significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of public health management by bringing decision-making and operational execution closer to specialized units. This strategic delegation aims to streamline bureaucratic processes, optimize resource allocation, and strengthen the nation's capacity to respond to health emergencies and ensure robust public health safety. The practical application of these guidelines will enhance inter-agency coordination and foster a more agile healthcare system for the benefit of the populace.