Director of Department of Health: Safety of patients and medical staff is the highest priority

Faced with rapid, complex developments and wide-ranging influence ofstorm number 5, The Director of Nghe An Department of Health requested all medical facilities in the province to: Be on duty 24/7; arrange leaders on duty, ensure effective coordination when there is an emergency.situationemergency occurs

Each provincial, district and central hospital must have at least two mobile emergency teams. The mobile emergency teams must be assigned clear tasks and be ready to receive orders at any time.

Medical facilities must ensure adequate human resources, drugs, chemicals, medical equipment, emergency vehicles, and be ready to support when required; information and communication must be connected 24/7, without interruption in operations and direction; and proactively support each other.

Dr. Le Thi Hoai Chung stated: Medical facilitiesAbsolutely do not be subjective or negligent; absolutely do not be passive or surprised in any situation;Urgently deploy response measures according to the "4 on-site" motto, ensuring absolute safety for patients, medical staff, workers and patients' families./.