Doctor Hoang Cong Luong had his medical practice certificate revoked.

The Department of Health of Hoa Binh province revoked Dr. Luong’s medical practice certificate last week. The reason is that Dr. Luong was prosecuted in connection with the dialysis accident in Hoa Binh that killed 9 people in May 2017. Currently, Dr. Luong still works at Hoa Binh General Hospital but does not directly examine and treat patients.

Doctor Hoang Cong Luong at the first instance trial in May.

The leader of Hoa Binh General Hospital said that since the incident, Dr. Luong has continued to provide medical examinations and treatment at the hospital. This is the first time Dr. Luong has had his medical license revoked.

In early July, Dr. Luong was prosecuted by the Hoa Binh Procuracy for the crime ofLack of responsibility causes serious consequences, prohibited from leaving the place of residence.

In May 2017, 18 patients undergoing hemodialysis at Hoa Binh General Hospital suddenly showed signs of abnormality. Eight people died at that time, then another patient died. Authorities determined that the cause of the accident was the water supply for kidney filtration and hemodialysis; the equipment was maintained and put into operation without proper inspection. The hospital director was dismissed, bDoctor Luong was prosecutedAfter the first instance trial in May this year, the court returned the case file for further investigation.