Definitely don't let the epidemic break out again

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh speaks at the meeting.

Do not be subjective, and neglect

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasized that at a time when medical capacity was limited, did not have much experience, did not have enough vaccines and drugs to treat Covid-19, many localities were forced to use administrative measures to prevent the spread of the disease. Both confused and passive, took a lot of effort and resources, and also made many sacrifices and losses, severely affecting the activities of society.

Therefore, it is necessary to resolutely control the epidemic effectively to contribute to promoting rapid recovery and sustainable socio-economic development. Definitely don't let the disease flare up again. Any agency or locality letting the epidemic to re-emerge must be responsible before the Party, State and people. Right in August, the 3rd and 4th injections must be completed for the specified subjects, the 2nd dose for children from 5 to under 12 years old.

Currently, there is a subjective, negligent, and unwarranted mentality of a part of the population, while in the world, the epidemic continues to develop in a complicated and unpredictable manner. Many countries with modern medical systems are also experiencing outbreaks of disease again.

In our cuntry, the economy has a large openness, modest scale, and limited resilience, so even a small change outside can have a big impact on the country.

Therefore, the Prime Minister emphasized, definitely not to be negligent, subjective, lose vigilance before the epidemic, do not too happy with the results that have been achieved. It is necessary to organize the implementation of more seriously and effectively the lines and guidelines of the Party, policies and laws of the State on epidemic prevention and control on the basis of closely follow the epidemic situation and developments.

Continue to put people's lives and health first and foremost; Prevention is better than cure, disease prevention early, from early stage, from the grassroots; going to every alley, knocking from house to house, checking each person to campaign for vaccination and epidemic prevention and control. Vaccination against disease is the responsibility, obligation and right of every citizen.

​Relevant ministries, sectors and localities need to closely monitor the situation of the Covid-19 epidemic, regularly assess and analyze the situation and risk factors, actively develop scenarios and response plans, and deploy response to all possible scenarios of the epidemic.

Delegates speak at the meeting of the National Steering Committee for Covid-19 Prevention and Control.

Innovating the form of propaganda, speeding up vaccination

For propaganda, the Prime Minister requested that it be done more effectively. It is necessary to clearly state the achieved results, to praise and spread the good examples of good people and good examples of sacrifices and dedications to people's lives and health, upholding the spirit of solidarity, and maintaining self-esteem, overcome difficulties and challenges.

Along with that, deploying more quickly the vaccination against Covid-19, because the vaccine is still the most important and decisive weapon in epidemic prevention and control. The Ministry of Health must ensure sufficient, appropriate and timely vaccines against Covid-19, not to let shortages of vaccines. Strengthen urging, support, guidance and promote the organization of vaccination against Covid-19 in localities. Continue to urge and guide the implementation of research and production of vaccines in the country.

It is necessary to promote the responsibility of the leader in vaccination propaganda; praise and reward those who do well, criticize those who do not, and strictly and promptly handle violations.

The Prime Minister stated that the Chairman of the People's Committees of the provinces and cities, the Head of the Steering Committee for epidemic prevention and control are responsible for directing the vaccination against Covid-19 to achieve the set targets; ensure sufficient drugs, supplies, medical equipment and human resources for the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic and to provide medical examination and treatment for the people.

The Ministry of Finance responds quickly to issue the policies, ensuring funding for epidemic prevention and control; The Ministry of Planning and Investment shall promptly guide bidding procedures related to procurement of medical equipment and supplies, and resolve difficulties and problems.

The Prime Minister requested agencies and units to shoulder the burden together, each level and each sector must take care and responsibility for epidemic prevention and control, strengthen leadership, direction, and unity in awareness and action, higher determination, greater effort, more drastic action, determine the focus and fulfill completely every mission.