Distorting Vietnam's efforts in epidemic prevention and control is a crime.

Be wary of distorted and falsified arguments

October 11, Government of VietnamIssue Resolution 128/NQ-CPon the temporary Regulation on “safe, flexible adaptation and effective control of the COVID-19 epidemic”. Hostile forces, through some unfriendly overseas media, distorted that the issuance of the Resolution represents Vietnam’s “failure” in fighting the COVID-19 epidemic.

At the meeting on October 17, the Prime Minister of Vietnam criticized and disciplined a number of localities that had not strictly implemented Resolution 128/NQ-CP. From this, hostile forces distorted and exaggerated that in Vietnam there was a situation of "the superiors telling the subordinates not to listen". With the title: "What does it say when lower-level leaders do not obey their superiors?", the article on RFA borrowed public opinion to say that it was a manifestation of "when the superiors are not righteous, the subordinates will be in chaos".

The article on RFA distorts Resolution 128/NQ-CP. Screenshot

Commenting on Resolution 128/NQ-CP, RFA quoted the opinion of an anonymous man, who, in their words, is “a person knowledgeable about the internal situation of the Communist Party of Vietnam in Hanoi” to speak ill of Vietnam. The opinion of the person without identity or address to confirm the accuracy of the source of the information said that Vietnamese society is like the proverb: “The superiors do not hold the right position, so we, the inferiors, look down on them”. Also from the story of the Prime Minister criticizing some localities for not strictly implementing Resolution 128, RFA exaggerated and speculated that there are “problems” within the Communist Party of Vietnam, and that Vietnamese society is about to “not be in chaos with 12 warlords but in chaos with 63 warlords”...

The above-mentioned distortion, falsification, and denial of Vietnam's efforts in preventing and fighting the epidemic can be considered a crime because it is more dangerous than COVID-19. It requires them to be alert, clearly identify it, and find the right vaccine and specific medicine for effective prevention and treatment.

Vietnam's efforts are undeniable.

Looking objectively at the past two years, we cannot deny that the work of preventing and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic still has many difficulties and shortcomings. The losses to human life, health and socio-economic conditions that we have had to bear are clear. With a spirit of honesty and frankness, the limitations, shortcomings and issues raised have been reviewed and clarified by our Party and Government, the causes have been deeply analyzed and resolute measures have been focused on to overcome them.

But we cannot, because of those difficulties and shortcomings, completely deny the efforts and endeavors of the entire Vietnamese people. And we cannot, because of the shortcomings and shortcomings of a few localities, "generalize" and make unreasonable inferences and accusations that Vietnam "failed" in preventing and fighting the epidemic; that Vietnam has "internal problems" or is about to have "63 warlords in chaos"... Only those with evil intentions would make such rash judgments.

Vietnam's efforts in preventing and fighting the Covid-19 pandemic are undeniable. Illustration photo: Document

An undeniable fact is that, with the spirit of "fighting the epidemic like fighting the enemy"; "every citizen is a soldier",... promoting the combined strength of the great national solidarity bloc, Vietnam has gradually and effectively prevented the COVID-19 epidemic. In particular, from April 2021 to now, the COVID-19 epidemic has broken out strongly for the fourth time in many provinces and cities with a new strain of the virus that is much more dangerous and spreads extremely quickly.

In that context, under the unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, directly and regularly led by the Politburo and the Secretariat; the strong direction of the Government, ministries, branches and localities; and the efforts, consensus, support, sharing and active participation of all classes of people and the business community, Vietnam has achieved many important results.

In particular, the prevention and control of the COVID-19 epidemic is the top priority in the drastic direction and management of the Government, all levels, sectors and localities. With the spirit of both inheritance and innovation because there is no precedent, we must closely follow reality; while doing, we learn from experience, and gradually supplement and perfect epidemic prevention and control measures in accordance with the developments of the situation. Many measuresprevention and control of epidemicsUnprecedented, strong and drastic measures have been applied by us to achieve the top priority goal, above all, protecting the health and lives of the people. When the epidemic became complicated in urban areas, key economic zones, and industrial zones, we quickly adjusted the organization and implementation according to a nationwide approach, taking the people as the main subject of epidemic prevention and control.

Thanks to the drastic participation of the entire political system, the great efforts, determination and close coordination of all levels, sectors and localities, especially the frontline forces such as: health, army, police, grassroots forces and the solidarity, consensus, support and active participation of all classes of people and the business community, the work of preventing and fighting the epidemic has increasingly changed positively and effectively. It is no coincidence that the World Health Organization (WHO) highly appreciated the whole-people approach in preventing and fighting the COVID-19 epidemic, and was impressed with Vietnam's way of treating infected people.

Launching ceremony of COVID-19 Vaccine Fund. Photo: Document

Along with promoting vaccine diplomacy, Vietnam has establishedCOVID-19 Vaccine Fund, actively promoting the import, research, transfer of domestic vaccine production technology and launching the largest vaccination campaign ever. By the end of October 2021, Vietnam had basically controlled the epidemic situation and moved to a new phase. Mr. Kidong Park - Acting Resident Coordinator and Heads of United Nations (UN) organizations in Vietnam congratulated Vietnam for controlling the fourth wave of the epidemic with many efforts and strong, effective solutions.

Up to now, 63/63 provinces and cities nationwide have implemented Resolution No. 128 of the Government, in which many provinces and cities have Adaptation Plans and directive documents on both epidemic prevention and control and socio-economic recovery. All difficulties, problems and recommendations and proposals from localities have been promptly studied and handled by the Government and central ministries and branches.

Stay alert so as not to "give the enemy a boost"

Resolution 128/NQ-CP is completely consistent with reality, meeting the requirements of pandemic prevention, control, and socio-economic recovery and development. WHO representatives, as well as the Resident Coordinator and Heads of UN organizations highly appreciated the roadmap for safe, flexible adaptation and effective control to both successfully fight the pandemic and recover and develop the socio-economy; and welcomed Resolution 128 of the Vietnamese Government on safe recovery and adaptation to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the COVID-19 pandemic situation is still complicated and unpredictable, so we must be extremely cautious and avoid negligence and subjectivity.

On the other hand, hostile and reactionary forces are always lurking under the cover of the pandemic to sabotage Vietnam. Therefore, fighting against false and hostile arguments has become one of the urgent tasks. Along with effectively preventing and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully recovering and developing the socio-economy, we must step up the fight against the plots, tricks and sabotage activities of hostile forces. Especially the tricks of exaggerating the negative aspects; distorting the Party and State's policies and guidelines, obscuring and denying the achievements of the revolution in general and Vietnam's efforts in preventing and fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in particular. Hostile forces consider this the most effective method to undermine people's trust, cause social instability, promote "self-evolution" and "self-transformation" within the Party.

To carry out this dangerous plot, they do not hesitate to use any tricks or methods. Notably, they thoroughly exploit social networks to disseminate and spread unverified and fabricated information in order to incite and cause panic and doubt in the community.

Social media users need to be extremely vigilant and alert to avoid turning themselves into “enemy’s pawns”. Illustration photo: SCMP

Therefore, it is very necessary to monitor, manage and grasp the situation of activities on the internet and social networks to proactively take measures to combat and prevent early and from afar against conflicting information and public opinions. Along with that ispromote propaganda work, education at all levels, sectors, agencies, units and organizations. Through many forms and methods, propaganda and education work must go deep into exposing the dangerous nature of the tricks of exaggerating the negative aspects and shortcomings to sabotage Vietnam that hostile forces are carrying out, thereby raising vigilance, proactively fighting and refuting.

For each individual, especially those participating in social networks, it is necessary to be extremely vigilant and alert so as not to turn themselves into "giving spears to the enemy". Before any information, each person needs to have an objective, comprehensive, historical, specific and developed view so that when approaching and correctly perceiving what is official information, what is false, subjective, one-sided and one-sided information. When participating in social networks, it is necessary to be cautious, have a clear viewpoint and assessment, on a scientific basis, avoid being hasty, subjective, and giving out baseless information. That is the necessary measure for each of us to protect ourselves, to be immune to sophisticated and cunning plots and tricks to exaggerate shortcomings, deepen the negative aspects to sabotage our Party, State and People.