Hanoi, Feb. 24 -- Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited several medical establishments on February 24 on the occasion of the Vietnamese Doctors' Day (February 27), during which he stressed that the medical profession is a special occupation, and those working in this sector must meet both professional qualifications and ethical standards.

At a ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors' Day at Bach Mai Hospital, on behalf of Party and State leaders, PM Chinh awarded the Meritorious Doctor title to 25 individuals and the third-class Labour Order to two others.

He extended his warmest greetings to all Vietnamese medical professionals and those working at Bach Mai Hospital in particular.

Established in 1911, Bach Mai...