Nghe An: Nearly 200 private medical and pharmaceutical establishments operating without a license
(Baonghean.vn) - Nghe An is considered the locality with the most private medical and pharmaceutical establishments in the country. Notably, according to statistics from the provincial health sector, up to now, there are nearly 200 private medical and pharmaceutical establishments practicing without a license.
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| Authorities inspect the operations of a dental clinic. Photo: Thanh Chung |
This fact was shared by Director of Nghe An Department of Health Duong Dinh Chinh at the third quarter online conference organized by the Provincial People's Committee on the morning of September 24.
Accordingly, the province currently has nearly 2,700 private medical and pharmaceutical establishments, including 2,200 pharmaceutical establishments and about 500 medical establishments. This is a favorable condition for people to access medical services. However, in reality, it also creates many difficulties and complications for management.
Mr. Duong Dinh Chinh said that previously, there were 690 private medical and pharmaceutical establishments without licenses in the area. By the end of 2018, the number had decreased to 81 establishments, but by this time it had increased to 180 establishments.
To resolve this situation, the Director of the Provincial Department of Health requested that district-level localities, based on the State's decentralization regulations, strengthen inspection and supervision to gradually prevent this situation.