Vietnam Plans UAV Medical Transport in Hanoi

Vietnam's Ministry of Health will stop issuing and inspecting licenses for medical and nursing personnel starting July 1. The measure aims to clean up and unify the licensing process. Vice Chairman of the Central People's Committee, Nguyen Thanh An, discussed these administrative adjustments during a press conference regarding the 11th National Congress. The move involves the modification, adjustment, suspension, and revocation of existing licenses according to previous regulations. This policy is part of a broader effort to regulate user information and standardize professional credentials. The policy is part of a broader effort to implement rules and maintain economic balance. Starting January 7, the authority to approve medical practice licenses and management licenses will be fully transferred to provincial People's Congress chairpersons. Vietnam will transfer all medical practice and management licensing authority to provincial People's Council chairpersons effective January 7. Health authorities in Hanoi are planning to utilize Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to transport medicines, drugs, and medical equipment. The drones will connect the Dai Giang Hospital with upstream and downstream medical facilities. The UAVs are designed specifically for medical transport tasks to ensure flight safety and maintain required conditions for medical supplies. This implementation is noted as a first for the Bien Hoa Duc Giang area in Hanoi.