On November 30, 2018, the Ministry of Health issued Circular No. 38/2018/TT-BYT guiding the emulation and reward in the health sector. This Circular takes effect from January 21, 2019.
Accordingly, the content, objects, principles of emulation and commendation; organize the emulation movement; title and standards of emulation titles; forms and standards of reward; decision competence, route of submission, procedures for requesting recognition of emulation titles, forms of reward and organization of awards; Emulation and commendation council and the Council of initiatives; Emulation and reward fund in the health sector will be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Circular No. 38/2018 / TT-BYT.
One of the important differences between this Circular and Circular No. 20/2011 / TT-BYT is that the Ministry of Health has added two regulations on awarding medals: “For human health People “and” For the cause of the population “. Medal “For the people’s health” was awarded to recognize the contributions of organizations and individuals in the prevention of dangerous diseases such as Lao, Phong, HIV / AIDS. And the medal “For the cause of the population” was awarded to recognize the contributions to the population of organizations and individuals working in population work.
It can be seen, with the issuance of Circular No. 38/2018/TT-BYT, showing the timely innovation of the Ministry of Health in emulation and commendation activities, help assess and recognize worthy achievements, contributions from individuals and organizations operating in the health sector.