PM urges diversifying resources for maritime medicine
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requested diversifying all possible resources to develop the Vietnam National Institute of Maritime Medicine (VINIMAM) – the first of its kind in Southeast Asia.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits the institute (Source: VNA)
HaiPhong (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc requesteddiversifying all possible resources to develop the Vietnam National Instituteof Maritime Medicine (VINIMAM) – the first of its kind in Vietnam and theSoutheast Asia, during a working session with its staff in the northern portcity of Hai Phong on November 25.
Theinstitute is tasked with conducting scientific research, joining disasterresponse at sea, offering training in maritime medicine, and providing firstaid and health care to workers and people at sea.
Itcurrently provides health check-ups and treatment to 100,000 people at sea eachyear.
ThePM expressed his hope that the VINIMAM staff would further improve theirprofessional and governance skills to deserve reputation as the country’sleading maritime medicine centre.
Healso suggested adopting technological advances and pitching for investment frominternational organisations.
TheHealth Ministry, Vietnam Social Insurance and VINIMAM were asked to launch themodel of medicine cabinets on vessels to better serve fishermen.
Inthe afternoon the same day, the Government leader issued an order to begin theconstruction of a five-star hotel and apartment complex worth 200 million USDin Hai Phong.
Itis part of a riverside urban project which covers a site of 5ha in Le Chandistrict and is invested by Chuo Vietnam company./.
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The Vietnam Association of Maritime Medicine (VAMM) has exerted efforts to realise the government’s strategy on developing health care system at sea and islands, said a leader of the association.
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Despite storm-related disruptions and flight delays, the organs were successfully transported via a combination of air and ground travel. All patients are currently stable and recovering well.
The patient, Tieu Viet But, born in 1970 and residing in Binh Tri commune, Binh Son district, the central province of Quang Ngai, was working aboard fishing vessel Qng – 95657TS when the incident occurred at 7:00 am.
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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits the institute (Source: VNA) 
