Hanoi, April 10 -- Infection control remains a cornerstone of patient safety, healthcare service quality, and the health system's resilience to infectious diseases, said Prof. Dr. Tran Van Thuan, Deputy Minister of Health and Chairman of the National Medical Council.

Speaking at the April 10 conference on the rollout of Vietnam's national action plan for infection control in healthcare facilities (2025-2030), Thuan highlighted the essential role of infection prevention, which was brought into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic. He stressed that robust infection control not only helps contain outbreaks but also safeguards healthcare workers and communities.

The health sector has made strides in building an infection control system ...