Plan for prevention and control of infectious diseases in 2022
Specifically, for COVID-19 pandemic, to urgently complete the vaccination of 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 18 and more; especially for people with underlying diseases, people over 50 years old; complete the vaccination of 2nd dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for people aged 12 to 18 in January 2022, the 3rd dose for people aged 18 and more in the first quarter of 2022. Actively formulate a plan to vaccinate children aged 5 to 11 according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization, situation of the world and Vietnam.
For other infectious diseases, it is necessary to test for early detection of pathogens, preferably on-site testing; effectively implement proactive preventive measures; etc.
The Plan for prevention and control of infectious diseases in 2022 shall be a basis for the Departments of Health of provinces and cities to formulate their specific plans and submit them to their People’s Committees of provinces and cities for approval and allocation of the funding for performance of activities of supervision, prevention and control of infectious diseases in the localities. Departments under the Ministry of Health, units under the Ministry of Health and related units shall, within their assigned functions and tasks, proactively develop plans for implementation.
This Decision takes effect on the signing date.